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 2h 35m 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 - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:312.511:372.85:010.34:550.45:437:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:202.45:450.45:440.55:427:43First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:272.81:132.46:400.56:420.55:417:44First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:232.72:102.57:450.57:510.55:407:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:232.73:122.78:550.49:090.45:387:47First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:292.84:163.010:010.210:330.25:377:48Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:372.95:173.410:570.011:38-0.15:367:49Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:383.16:113.711:47-0.35:357:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:343.37:034.012:35-0.412:34-0.45:347:51Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:273.57:544.21:30-0.61:22-0.65:337:52Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:193.58:454.32:23-0.72:10-0.65:317:53Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:103.59:364.23:14-0.72:59-0.55:307:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:023.410:274.04:05-0.63:47-0.45:297:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:553.211:213.74:57-0.44:37-0.25:287:56Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:513.15:55-0.25:370.15:277:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:183.412:492.96:590.17:020.35:267:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:173.11:492.87:590.28:210.55:257:59Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:162.82:502.78:550.39:290.65:258:00Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:172.63:532.79:460.410:300.65:248:01Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:192.54:522.810:320.411:220.55:238:02Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:142.55:412.911:110.45:228:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:012.56:243.012:070.511:46 AM0.35:218:03Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:432.67:013.112:480.412:180.35:218:04Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:212.77:353.21:270.312:500.25:208:05New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:572.78:083.32:060.21:250.15:198:06New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:332.78:413.32:430.12:000.15:188:07New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:102.79:163.23:170.12:370.25:188:08New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:472.79:533.23:470.23:150.25:178:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:272.710:333.14:150.23:540.35:178:09Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:112.711:183.04:470.34:360.45:168:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:002.75:270.35:250.45:168:11Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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