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 4h 24m 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 - Mar 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:502.96:052.612:22-0.16:215:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:303.16:462.912:07-0.312:57-0.36:195:37New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:113.37:283.112:51-0.41:29-0.56:185:38New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:523.38:123.31:34-0.62:00-0.66:165:39New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:353.38:563.42:17-0.62:33-0.76:145:41Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:203.29:433.53:01-0.63:08-0.66:135:42Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:093.010:333.43:48-0.43:48-0.56:115:43Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:022.711:283.24:45-0.24:34-0.46:105:44Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:592.56:050.05:28-0.26:085:45First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:283.11:032.47:360.16:360.06:065:46First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:362.92:142.38:540.18:120.16:055:47First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:552.83:292.410:000.19:450.16:035:48Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:092.94:342.610:560.010:50-0.16:015:50Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:083.05:282.811:44-0.111:43-0.26:005:51Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:583.16:163.012:27-0.25:585:52Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:413.17:003.112:29-0.31:04-0.35:565:53Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:213.17:413.21:10-0.31:36-0.35:555:54Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:583.08:183.21:46-0.32:02-0.35:535:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:322.98:533.12:18-0.32:23-0.35:515:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:062.79:273.02:47-0.22:44-0.25:505:57Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:402.510:002.83:170.03:110.05:485:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:152.310:352.63:500.13:430.25:465:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:552.111:152.54:300.34:210.35:456:01Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:402.05:190.55:060.55:436:02Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:022.412:311.96:270.66:020.65:416:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:582.31:321.98:180.67:100.65:406:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:082.32:451.99:320.58:370.55:386:05Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:272.43:562.210:230.410:040.35:366:06Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:282.74:492.511:040.111:000.15:356:07Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:162.95:352.911:41-0.111:48-0.25:336:08Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:003.26:193.312:16-0.35:316:09New Moon31Sun
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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