Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 11:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:193.05:342.511:350.211:190.26:524:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:553.16:092.512:120.16:534:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:293.26:432.612:490.06:544:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:013.27:172.612:170.01:250.06:554:17New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:343.27:522.612:500.01:580.06:564:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:093.28:302.51:250.02:300.06:574:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:473.19:102.52:020.13:020.16:584:17Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:283.09:552.42:400.13:380.26:594:17Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:142.910:452.43:220.24:200.26:594:17Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:052.811:402.54:110.35:120.37:004:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:012.75:110.46:130.27:014:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:382.61:002.76:260.47:150.17:024:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:392.82:042.78:020.38:160.07:034:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:433.03:112.79:280.19:15-0.27:034:18Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:473.34:152.810:31-0.110:09-0.47:044:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:443.65:123.011:26-0.411:00-0.57:054:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:383.86:053.112:19-0.57:064:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:294.06:573.21:10-0.67:064:19Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:204.07:483.212:40-0.72:00-0.67:074:19Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:103.98:383.11:30-0.62:48-0.67:074:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:003.79:283.02:18-0.53:35-0.47:084:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:503.410:212.83:05-0.34:25-0.27:084:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:423.011:162.73:54-0.15:190.07:094:21Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:352.74:520.26:160.27:094:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:122.612:282.56:120.47:080.37:104:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:092.51:222.27:290.57:560.37:104:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:082.42:212.18:360.58:420.47:104:24Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:072.53:242.09:340.59:240.37:114:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:022.64:182.110:240.410:040.37:114:25Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:472.75:032.111:090.210:410.27:114:26Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:272.85:412.211:510.111:140.17:114:27Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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