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 5h 24m 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:203.97:474.01:12-0.41:36-0.46:436:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:094.28:363.91:54-0.52:29-0.56:446:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:584.29:253.82:35-0.53:20-0.56:456:25Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:474.210:143.63:16-0.54:10-0.36:466:23Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:374.011:063.33:56-0.35:05-0.16:476:22Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:303.74:380.06:120.26:486:20Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:013.012:283.45:240.27:260.46:496:18Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:012.71:303.16:250.58:360.66:506:17Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:042.62:372.98:020.79:390.66:516:15Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:112.53:492.89:270.810:350.66:526:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:182.64:522.810:320.711:210.66:536:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:142.75:422.811:220.66:546:10Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:012.96:232.912:000.512:050.56:556:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:413.06:583.012:340.412:430.46:566:07Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:163.27:303.01:040.31:190.36:586:06New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:493.38:003.01:300.21:540.26:596:04New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:203.48:323.01:540.12:280.17:006:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:523.49:052.92:190.13:000.17:016:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:253.49:412.92:470.13:310.27:026:00Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:013.310:212.73:190.24:050.37:035:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:423.211:072.63:540.34:440.47:045:57Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:303.111:582.64:350.45:310.57:055:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:243.05:240.56:340.67:075:54First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:572.51:253.06:240.68:030.67:085:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:592.62:293.07:380.69:250.47:095:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:062.83:393.19:110.510:250.27:105:50First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:153.04:463.310:390.211:150.07:115:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:173.45:443.511:420.07:125:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:113.76:373.612:00-0.312:36-0.37:145:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:014.07:273.712:42-0.41:28-0.57:155:44Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:504.28:163.61:24-0.52:19-0.57:165:43Full Moon31Tue
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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