Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 32m at 12:56 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:292.79:432.72:59-0.13:04-0.26:205:36Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:032.510:172.63:300.03:35-0.16:195:37Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:412.310:542.54:060.24:110.16:175:39Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:242.111:372.44:490.34:540.26:165:40First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:112.05:430.55:440.36:145:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:272.31:061.97:030.66:430.46:125:42First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:252.32:112.09:020.57:510.46:115:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:362.43:232.110:020.49:110.26:095:44Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:482.64:242.410:480.110:210.06:085:45Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:462.85:152.811:29-0.111:16-0.36:065:47Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:363.16:023.112:07-0.46:045:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:233.46:483.412:07-0.512:45-0.66:035:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:093.57:353.712:56-0.71:22-0.76:015:50Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:563.58:223.81:44-0.92:00-0.85:595:51Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:443.59:113.82:31-0.82:39-0.85:585:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:333.310:023.73:20-0.73:20-0.75:565:53Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:253.110:573.54:14-0.54:05-0.45:545:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:222.811:563.25:22-0.24:59-0.25:535:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:232.66:430.06:150.05:515:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:003.01:282.57:580.17:590.25:495:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:112.82:412.49:060.19:190.25:485:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:252.73:512.510:050.110:220.15:466:00Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:272.84:492.710:550.111:140.05:446:01Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:182.85:372.911:370.011:590.05:436:02Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:032.96:203.012:14-0.15:416:03Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:432.96:593.112:39-0.112:46-0.25:396:04New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:192.97:353.11:15-0.21:13-0.25:386:05New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:542.98:073.11:46-0.21:37-0.25:366:06New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:272.88:383.02:14-0.12:02-0.25:346:07New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:002.79:082.92:41-0.12:31-0.15:326:08Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:342.69:412.83:090.03:030.05:316:09Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 4:11 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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