Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 39m at 2:04 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:022.91:262.37:570.27:510.26:205:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:122.72:382.29:050.29:100.26:185:38Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:252.63:482.210:050.210:130.26:175:39Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:272.64:462.410:540.211:040.16:155:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:172.75:342.511:360.111:470.06:145:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:002.86:152.712:130.06:125:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:382.86:532.812:26-0.112:45-0.16:105:43New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:132.97:262.91:00-0.11:14-0.26:095:45New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:452.97:582.91:32-0.21:39-0.36:075:46New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:152.88:272.92:01-0.22:02-0.36:065:47New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:462.78:582.92:29-0.12:28-0.26:045:48Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:202.69:322.82:57-0.12:58-0.16:025:49Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:572.510:092.73:290.13:310.06:015:50Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:382.310:532.74:060.24:100.15:595:51Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:272.211:442.64:510.34:570.25:575:52First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:222.25:490.45:540.25:565:53First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:422.61:232.27:070.47:010.25:545:55First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:472.62:332.38:580.38:190.15:525:56First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:002.83:432.610:020.19:44-0.15:515:57Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:103.04:443.010:52-0.210:52-0.45:495:58Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:083.35:383.411:38-0.511:49-0.65:475:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:013.56:283.712:22-0.75:466:00Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:513.67:173.912:43-0.81:04-0.85:446:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:413.68:064.01:35-0.91:46-0.95:426:02Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:303.58:554.02:24-0.92:27-0.85:406:03Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:193.39:453.83:13-0.73:07-0.65:396:04Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:093.110:383.54:05-0.53:49-0.45:376:05Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:032.811:353.15:05-0.24:37-0.15:356:06Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:012.66:160.15:430.25:346:07Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:362.81:032.47:260.37:250.45:326:09Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:422.62:102.38:310.48:440.55:306:10Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:57 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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