Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 5:34 pm (3.6 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 - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:483.47:174.012:56-0.112:48-0.26:127:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:393.78:074.11:41-0.31:43-0.46:137:17Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:293.98:564.12:25-0.52:38-0.56:147:16Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:194.09:464.03:07-0.53:30-0.56:157:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:094.010:363.73:48-0.54:24-0.36:167:13Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:013.911:283.44:29-0.35:24-0.16:177:11Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:563.75:12-0.16:360.26:187:09Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:243.112:543.56:020.17:520.46:197:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:232.81:563.37:060.49:020.56:207:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:262.63:043.18:260.510:080.66:217:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:342.64:163.09:460.611:050.66:227:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:412.65:193.010:510.611:530.56:237:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:382.76:093.011:430.56:246:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:262.96:523.112:350.512:260.56:256:57Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:083.07:293.11:110.41:040.46:266:56New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:463.18:023.21:440.31:400.36:276:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:213.28:333.22:130.22:140.26:286:52New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:543.39:033.12:370.22:460.26:296:50New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:253.29:343.02:590.23:180.36:306:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:573.210:092.93:230.23:510.36:316:47Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:323.110:462.83:510.34:260.56:326:45Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:113.111:302.64:240.45:060.66:336:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:563.05:030.55:550.76:346:42First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:192.512:483.05:500.66:580.86:356:40First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:152.51:463.06:470.68:240.76:366:38First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:162.52:513.07:560.69:540.66:376:37First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:252.64:023.29:150.510:540.46:386:35Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:342.95:083.410:390.311:440.16:396:33Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:363.26:053.711:460.06:406:32Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:293.66:573.912:28-0.212:42-0.36:426:30Full Moon30Sat
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 9:00 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 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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