Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 7:26 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:413.89:043.22:02-0.43:06-0.46:524:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:303.69:553.02:47-0.23:52-0.26:534:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:203.310:482.83:310.04:410.06:544:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:122.911:432.64:210.35:380.26:554:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:062.75:380.56:350.36:564:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:402.51:012.47:070.67:270.46:574:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:372.51:582.38:140.68:150.46:584:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:382.52:592.29:140.69:000.46:594:17First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:362.53:562.210:050.59:420.37:004:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:242.74:432.310:510.410:210.27:014:17Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:042.85:232.411:330.210:580.17:014:17Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:393.06:002.512:140.17:024:17Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:133.16:362.612:530.07:034:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:493.27:142.712:12-0.11:29-0.17:044:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:263.37:532.812:50-0.22:02-0.17:044:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:053.38:352.81:29-0.22:32-0.17:054:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:473.39:192.82:10-0.23:03-0.17:064:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:323.210:072.82:52-0.13:38-0.17:064:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:203.011:002.83:390.04:21-0.17:074:19Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:142.911:562.94:330.15:130.07:074:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:112.85:400.26:140.07:084:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:562.91:122.77:080.27:20-0.17:084:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:593.12:182.68:410.18:31-0.17:094:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:053.23:282.69:520.09:39-0.27:094:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:103.44:332.810:51-0.210:38-0.47:104:22Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:073.65:292.911:45-0.411:31-0.57:104:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:003.76:213.012:35-0.57:104:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:503.77:113.112:21-0.51:22-0.67:114:24New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:383.77:593.11:09-0.52:05-0.67:114:25New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:243.68:453.01:54-0.52:45-0.57:114:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:083.32:34-0.33:22-0.47:114:27Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:45 pm — 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 2% 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 (2% 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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