Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 4:25 pm (3.4 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 - Jul 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:083.310:313.84:19-0.33:54-0.25:168:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:013.311:223.55:08-0.24:480.05:178:22Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:563.25:590.05:490.25:178:22Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:153.212:513.16:510.26:590.55:188:22First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:062.91:453.07:390.38:070.65:198:22First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:572.72:392.98:230.49:100.75:198:22First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:492.43:352.99:020.510:090.75:208:21First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:472.34:322.99:400.611:020.75:208:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:472.25:242.910:220.611:500.65:218:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:402.36:093.011:060.65:228:20Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:252.46:503.112:350.511:50 AM0.55:238:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:062.57:283.21:180.412:330.45:238:19Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:452.68:053.32:000.31:160.35:248:19Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:232.78:423.32:400.31:580.35:258:18Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:012.79:203.33:160.22:390.35:268:18Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:412.89:583.33:480.23:190.35:268:17Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:222.910:393.24:170.24:000.35:278:16Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:072.911:233.14:470.24:440.45:288:16Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:553.05:230.25:350.55:298:15Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:123.012:463.16:060.26:380.55:308:14Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:042.91:393.26:550.27:550.65:318:14Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:012.82:363.37:490.19:240.55:318:13Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:032.73:403.48:480.110:410.35:328:12Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:122.74:483.69:530.111:440.25:338:11Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:202.95:513.811:010.05:348:10Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:203.06:483.912:410.012:04-0.15:358:09Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:163.27:424.01:35-0.21:04-0.25:368:08New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:093.48:344.02:25-0.22:01-0.35:378:07New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:593.49:233.93:12-0.32:54-0.25:388:06New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:493.510:093.73:55-0.23:42-0.15:398:05Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:373.410:553.44:35-0.14:290.15:408:04Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 7:57 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 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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