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 1h 45m 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 - Aug 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:263.311:413.15:130.05:170.35:418:03Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:153.25:490.26:120.55:428:02Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:272.81:043.06:220.47:160.75:438:01First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:132.61:532.96:570.58:200.85:448:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:002.42:442.87:360.79:240.85:457:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:532.23:432.78:240.710:260.85:467:58First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:592.24:462.89:230.811:210.85:477:56Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:042.25:392.910:300.75:487:55Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:562.36:243.012:090.611:28 AM0.65:497:54Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:382.57:033.212:530.512:170.55:507:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:172.77:413.31:350.41:030.35:517:51Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:562.88:183.42:130.21:450.25:527:50Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:353.08:563.52:460.12:270.15:537:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:153.19:353.43:160.13:070.15:547:47Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:573.310:163.43:430.03:480.25:557:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:413.311:013.24:140.04:320.25:567:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:293.411:513.14:500.05:230.35:577:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:213.45:330.16:260.55:587:42Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:452.91:163.46:230.17:540.55:597:40Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:432.82:163.47:210.29:230.56:007:39Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:482.73:243.48:270.310:360.46:017:37Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:592.74:373.59:450.311:370.36:027:36Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:092.95:433.611:040.26:037:34Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:093.16:393.712:300.112:090.06:047:33Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:033.37:303.81:190.01:05-0.16:057:31New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:533.58:173.82:05-0.11:56-0.26:067:30New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:403.69:013.72:45-0.22:43-0.16:077:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:253.69:433.53:22-0.13:250.06:087:26New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:083.510:233.33:52-0.14:030.16:097:25Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:513.411:033.04:180.14:410.36:107:23Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:333.211:452.84:430.35:210.56:117:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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