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 3h 47m 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 - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:102.811:342.34:060.75:130.85:425:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:582.74:520.86:470.95:435:27First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:272.212:552.65:500.98:160.95:445:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:272.22:022.67:011.09:180.85:455:24First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:372.23:162.78:370.910:070.75:465:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:432.44:132.99:520.710:460.55:475:21Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:322.74:573.110:430.411:200.35:485:19Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:153.15:383.311:280.211:510.05:495:18Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:563.46:193.412:110.05:515:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:383.77:023.512:23-0.212:55-0.25:525:14Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:223.97:473.512:57-0.31:40-0.35:535:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:074.08:343.41:34-0.42:25-0.35:545:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:544.09:233.32:14-0.33:13-0.25:555:09Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:453.910:163.12:56-0.24:080.05:565:08Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:403.711:162.93:440.05:260.25:575:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:433.54:400.26:520.45:585:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:202.812:513.35:560.48:050.45:595:03Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:282.82:033.17:440.49:080.46:005:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:392.83:163.19:080.410:030.36:025:00Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:463.04:173.110:110.310:490.26:034:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:423.25:083.111:040.211:290.16:044:57Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:303.45:513.211:500.16:054:56Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:133.56:313.112:040.012:310.16:064:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:533.67:093.112:330.01:070.06:074:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:303.67:453.012:580.01:400.16:084:52New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:053.58:202.91:210.12:110.16:104:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:393.38:562.71:480.12:400.26:114:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:123.19:332.62:200.33:120.46:124:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:482.910:142.42:550.43:490.56:134:46Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:292.811:002.23:330.64:360.76:144:45Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:182.611:532.24:180.85:460.86:154:44First Quarter31Thu
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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