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 5h 15m 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 - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:073.012:522.86:150.36:240.55:158:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:012.91:472.97:110.37:320.55:158:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:582.92:453.08:090.28:500.45:148:13First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:002.93:483.39:110.110:150.35:148:14Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:072.94:513.510:130.011:230.05:148:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:133.05:493.811:12-0.25:138:15Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:133.26:444.012:22-0.212:07-0.35:138:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:083.37:374.21:18-0.41:00-0.45:138:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:023.48:294.22:12-0.51:53-0.45:138:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:543.49:204.13:03-0.52:46-0.45:128:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:463.410:113.93:52-0.43:36-0.35:128:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:373.311:023.74:40-0.34:26-0.15:128:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:303.211:543.45:29-0.15:220.25:128:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:253.06:220.16:320.45:128:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:473.11:202.97:140.27:450.65:128:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:392.82:142.88:020.48:490.75:128:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:322.63:102.88:460.59:490.75:128:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:282.44:082.89:280.510:440.75:128:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:282.45:022.810:100.511:330.65:138:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:222.45:482.910:520.55:138:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:082.56:283.112:180.511:34 AM0.45:138:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:492.67:053.21:010.412:140.35:138:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:272.77:403.31:430.312:550.25:138:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:062.78:163.32:240.21:360.25:148:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:452.88:543.43:000.22:170.15:148:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:242.99:333.43:330.12:580.15:148:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:062.910:153.34:010.13:390.25:158:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:513.011:003.34:310.14:230.25:158:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:393.011:493.25:060.15:120.35:168:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:313.15:500.16:090.45:168:23First Quarter30Mon
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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