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 5h 04m 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:512.511:083.04:340.24:180.35:437:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:372.411:562.95:140.35:020.45:427:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:302.46:050.45:540.55:417:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:512.81:272.47:100.46:590.55:407:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:512.82:292.58:250.48:160.55:387:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:562.83:362.79:360.29:490.35:377:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:052.94:423.110:350.011:080.15:367:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:103.15:403.411:24-0.25:357:50Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:083.36:333.812:09-0.212:10-0.45:347:51Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:013.47:244.11:04-0.412:55-0.55:337:52New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:523.48:134.21:58-0.61:40-0.65:317:53New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:433.49:034.22:50-0.62:26-0.55:307:54New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:333.39:534.03:40-0.63:11-0.45:297:55Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:243.210:443.74:30-0.43:56-0.25:287:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:173.011:373.45:24-0.14:430.05:277:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:132.86:260.15:370.35:267:58Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:343.11:112.77:300.36:540.55:257:59First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:332.82:112.68:290.48:220.65:258:00First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:332.63:122.69:220.59:320.75:248:01First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:362.54:142.610:110.510:310.75:238:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:362.45:072.710:530.511:210.65:228:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:272.45:532.911:280.45:218:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:092.56:313.112:050.512:000.45:218:04Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:462.57:063.212:470.312:280.35:208:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:212.67:393.31:270.212:580.25:198:06Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:562.78:133.32:060.11:300.25:188:07Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:322.78:493.42:430.12:050.15:188:08Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:102.79:263.33:170.12:420.25:178:09Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:502.710:073.33:500.13:200.25:178:10Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:342.610:523.24:250.24:010.35:168:10Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:222.611:413.15:040.34:470.45:168:11Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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