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 2h 42m 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:022.96:172.312:320.07:114:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:383.06:542.41:11-0.17:114:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:143.17:312.512:31-0.11:48-0.17:124:29New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:523.18:112.51:10-0.22:21-0.27:124:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:313.18:522.61:49-0.22:52-0.27:124:31Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:123.19:372.62:29-0.13:24-0.17:114:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:573.010:252.63:12-0.14:00-0.17:114:33Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:462.811:182.74:000.04:44-0.17:114:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:392.74:580.15:34-0.17:114:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:142.812:362.66:130.26:30-0.17:114:36First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:122.91:382.57:510.27:31-0.17:114:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:163.02:472.49:170.18:37-0.27:104:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:253.13:562.510:23-0.19:45-0.37:104:39Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:293.34:582.611:20-0.310:46-0.47:104:40Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:263.55:532.812:13-0.57:094:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:203.66:452.91:03-0.67:094:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:103.67:343.012:36-0.61:49-0.67:084:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:583.68:223.01:25-0.62:31-0.67:084:45Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:433.49:083.02:11-0.53:11-0.57:074:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:273.29:552.92:53-0.43:47-0.37:074:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:112.910:422.73:34-0.24:21-0.27:064:48Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:542.611:302.64:160.04:520.07:054:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:382.35:060.35:250.27:054:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:172.412:222.16:110.46:040.37:044:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:062.31:111.97:290.56:510.47:034:53Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:002.32:101.88:450.57:460.47:034:54Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:052.33:241.89:490.48:540.47:024:56Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:072.44:261.910:420.310:000.37:014:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:562.65:122.011:290.210:520.17:004:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:382.75:522.212:120.06:594:59Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:172.96:312.412:52-0.16:585:01New Moon31Thu
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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