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 6h 19m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:312.61:552.38:010.47:500.07:114:27First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:322.93:032.49:270.28:50-0.17:114:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:373.14:092.510:31-0.19:51-0.37:124:29Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:373.45:082.711:26-0.310:49-0.57:124:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:333.76:032.912:19-0.57:124:31Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:273.86:563.01:11-0.77:124:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:193.97:473.112:40-0.82:00-0.77:114:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:113.98:383.21:34-0.82:48-0.77:114:34Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:023.79:303.12:26-0.73:34-0.67:114:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:533.410:233.03:18-0.54:21-0.47:114:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:443.111:182.94:14-0.35:11-0.27:114:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:372.75:210.06:02-0.17:104:38Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:142.812:302.46:370.26:510.17:104:39Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:112.71:252.17:490.37:380.27:104:40Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:112.62:271.98:550.48:280.37:094:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:142.53:341.99:540.49:220.37:094:42Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:132.64:321.910:450.310:120.37:084:43Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:032.65:202.011:290.210:560.27:084:44Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:462.76:012.112:110.17:074:46Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:262.86:382.312:500.07:074:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:022.97:142.412:180.01:27-0.17:064:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:352.97:492.412:56-0.12:01-0.17:064:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:092.98:242.51:33-0.12:31-0.27:054:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:422.99:012.52:08-0.12:56-0.27:044:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:182.89:402.62:43-0.13:22-0.27:034:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:572.710:232.63:210.03:53-0.27:034:54Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:412.611:102.64:050.14:30-0.17:024:55Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:302.44:570.25:15-0.17:014:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:012.712:252.36:020.36:07-0.17:004:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:572.81:272.27:270.37:07-0.16:594:59First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:012.82:372.29:090.18:15-0.16:585:00First Quarter31Fri
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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