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 5h 16m 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 - Apr 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:453.37:043.612:35-0.512:50-0.55:306:10New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:303.47:493.81:22-0.61:26-0.75:286:11New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:153.48:353.92:08-0.72:04-0.75:266:12New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:033.39:233.82:55-0.62:44-0.65:256:13Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:533.110:153.73:45-0.53:26-0.55:236:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:482.811:113.44:46-0.24:14-0.25:216:15Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:472.66:050.05:130.05:206:17First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:143.212:512.57:240.16:350.25:186:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:232.92:002.58:350.28:210.35:166:19First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:392.83:132.59:370.29:400.25:156:20Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:512.84:172.710:310.210:400.15:136:21Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:492.85:102.911:160.111:300.15:126:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:362.85:553.111:540.05:106:23Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:172.96:373.212:130.012:27-0.15:086:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:552.97:143.312:52-0.112:55-0.15:076:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:302.97:493.31:26-0.11:18-0.15:056:26Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:042.88:223.21:57-0.11:41-0.15:046:27Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:372.78:533.12:270.02:070.05:026:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:112.69:253.02:560.12:380.15:016:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:472.410:002.83:280.23:120.34:596:30Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:272.310:412.74:050.33:500.44:586:31Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:132.111:302.54:500.54:350.64:566:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:042.15:510.65:310.74:556:34Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:252.51:012.17:160.76:380.74:536:35Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:262.52:052.28:340.68:000.64:526:36Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:352.63:132.59:290.49:310.44:506:37Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:422.74:122.810:120.210:340.24:496:38Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:393.06:043.211:52-0.15:487:39Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:303.26:513.612:27-0.112:31-0.35:467:40Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:183.37:393.91:18-0.41:11-0.55:457:41New Moon30Tue
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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