Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 1:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 7:51 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:042.95:530.06:24-0.27:114:27Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:473.11:052.67:250.17:33-0.17:114:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:513.12:112.58:420.18:41-0.17:124:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:593.13:212.49:490.09:43-0.17:124:30Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:043.14:252.510:46-0.110:38-0.17:124:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:013.25:202.611:37-0.111:27-0.27:124:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:513.36:092.712:22-0.27:114:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:373.36:542.812:12-0.21:04-0.37:114:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:193.37:362.812:52-0.31:41-0.37:114:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:593.28:162.81:27-0.22:14-0.37:114:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:363.18:542.71:59-0.22:43-0.37:114:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:112.99:312.62:29-0.13:08-0.27:114:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:462.710:082.53:020.03:35-0.17:104:39Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:222.510:462.43:380.24:070.07:104:40Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:012.311:272.34:200.34:450.17:104:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:442.25:100.45:290.27:094:42First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:112.312:322.06:130.56:190.37:094:43First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:002.31:272.07:470.57:140.37:084:44First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:572.42:312.09:190.48:150.27:084:45First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:022.53:392.110:180.39:210.07:074:46Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:072.84:382.311:060.010:22-0.27:064:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:013.15:302.611:51-0.211:16-0.47:064:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:513.36:192.912:34-0.57:054:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:403.67:073.212:08-0.61:16-0.77:044:51Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:283.77:563.312:59-0.81:57-0.87:044:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:163.78:453.41:49-0.92:36-0.87:034:54Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:043.69:353.52:39-0.83:16-0.87:024:55Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:543.310:283.43:30-0.73:58-0.77:014:56Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:473.111:243.34:28-0.54:46-0.57:004:57Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:442.85:42-0.25:43-0.37:004:59Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:233.112:432.57:060.06:54-0.16:595:00Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 10:52 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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