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 1h 08m at 9:24 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:392.92:192.28:580.27:560.06:215:36First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:562.93:362.410:080.09:31-0.16:195:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:113.04:422.611:05-0.210:46-0.36:185:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:133.25:382.911:55-0.411:45-0.56:165:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:063.46:293.212:41-0.56:155:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:543.57:173.412:38-0.61:22-0.66:135:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:393.48:023.51:27-0.71:59-0.76:125:43Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:223.38:453.42:10-0.62:31-0.66:105:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:033.19:273.32:51-0.52:58-0.56:085:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:442.810:093.13:28-0.33:23-0.36:075:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:252.510:522.84:05-0.13:51-0.16:055:47Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:082.211:362.64:460.24:250.26:035:48Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:542.05:380.45:070.46:025:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:242.412:461.87:010.66:000.66:005:50Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:222.21:521.78:300.67:080.75:585:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:462.23:191.89:380.69:050.65:575:53Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:042.34:231.910:320.510:190.55:555:54Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:552.45:082.211:150.311:080.35:535:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:342.65:442.411:530.111:510.05:525:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:082.86:192.712:26-0.15:505:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:413.06:543.012:31-0.112:55-0.25:485:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:163.07:313.21:09-0.31:21-0.45:475:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:533.18:103.41:46-0.41:48-0.45:456:00New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:333.08:503.42:22-0.42:19-0.55:436:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:152.99:343.43:00-0.32:54-0.45:426:02Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:022.810:223.33:42-0.23:33-0.35:406:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:542.611:173.24:320.04:20-0.25:386:05Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:522.55:420.15:160.05:376:06First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:183.012:562.47:240.26:270.15:356:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:262.92:082.48:460.28:030.25:336:08First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:442.93:232.69:510.19:410.15:326:09Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 12:54 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA