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 : in 4h 03m at 10:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:332.510:512.84:160.04:080.16:297:10Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:122.311:312.74:510.24:430.26:277:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:562.25:320.35:250.36:267:13Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:172.612:472.16:240.56:150.46:247:14Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:122.61:452.17:310.57:180.56:227:15Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:132.62:502.29:060.58:320.46:217:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:242.74:022.410:250.310:020.36:197:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:372.95:092.711:190.011:220.06:187:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:393.16:053.112:05-0.26:167:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:323.46:553.512:21-0.312:47-0.56:147:20Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:233.57:453.91:16-0.61:29-0.76:137:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:123.68:334.12:08-0.72:11-0.86:117:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:013.69:214.12:59-0.82:52-0.86:107:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:503.410:114.03:49-0.73:33-0.66:087:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:413.211:023.74:41-0.54:15-0.46:067:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:342.911:573.45:39-0.35:01-0.26:057:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:322.76:490.05:550.16:037:27First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:573.11:332.58:000.27:140.46:027:29First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:022.82:382.49:060.48:540.56:007:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:122.63:472.410:070.410:100.55:597:31First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:232.54:502.510:590.411:090.55:577:32Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:222.55:432.711:430.311:560.45:567:33Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:082.66:272.912:190.35:547:34Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:482.67:063.012:380.312:510.25:537:35Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:232.77:413.11:150.11:180.15:527:36Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:552.78:133.21:510.11:430.05:507:37Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:272.78:443.22:260.02:080.05:497:38Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:592.79:153.22:590.02:360.05:477:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:332.69:493.23:290.03:070.15:467:40Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:102.610:263.14:000.13:410.25:457:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:09 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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