Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 37m at 12:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:492.92:152.48:460.18:200.07:586:01First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:542.83:212.29:570.29:290.17:576:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:052.74:312.111:010.210:360.17:566:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:112.75:322.211:550.111:320.17:556:05Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:062.76:242.312:420.17:546:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:532.87:092.412:190.01:240.07:526:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:342.87:502.61:00-0.12:01-0.17:516:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:112.98:282.61:37-0.12:35-0.27:506:10Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:442.99:042.72:11-0.23:05-0.27:496:11Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:152.99:372.72:44-0.23:30-0.27:486:12Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:452.810:102.63:16-0.23:52-0.27:476:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:162.710:442.63:49-0.14:14-0.17:456:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:512.511:202.54:240.04:420.07:446:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:292.45:030.15:150.07:436:17Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:012.512:142.25:480.25:560.17:426:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:472.51:042.16:430.36:450.27:406:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:392.52:012.17:500.47:430.27:396:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:392.63:072.19:230.38:500.17:386:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:492.74:202.210:500.110:070.07:366:24Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:002.95:282.511:48-0.111:22-0.37:356:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:013.36:252.812:39-0.47:336:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:553.57:183.112:25-0.51:27-0.77:326:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:463.78:083.41:22-0.82:12-0.87:306:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:363.88:583.62:16-0.92:55-0.97:296:30New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:253.79:473.63:07-1.03:36-0.97:286:31Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:133.510:363.63:58-0.94:15-0.87:266:32Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:033.211:273.44:50-0.64:54-0.67:256:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:552.95:49-0.45:36-0.47:236:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:223.212:502.67:02-0.16:23-0.17:216:35First Quarter29Tue
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 3:14 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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