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 2h 07m 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:593.04:282.810:450.010:47-0.15:306:10Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:593.15:233.111:32-0.211:41-0.35:286:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:493.26:123.412:13-0.35:276:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:353.26:573.512:30-0.412:51-0.45:256:13Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:173.27:393.61:15-0.41:24-0.45:236:14Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:583.18:193.51:55-0.41:51-0.45:226:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:372.98:573.42:31-0.32:16-0.25:206:16Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:152.79:353.23:03-0.12:42-0.15:186:17Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:542.510:122.93:350.03:130.15:176:18Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:352.310:532.74:090.23:490.35:156:19Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:202.111:392.54:530.44:320.55:146:21Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:112.06:000.65:240.75:126:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:332.31:081.97:410.76:320.85:106:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:382.22:181.98:530.78:120.85:096:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:592.33:312.19:470.69:450.65:076:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:022.44:232.410:300.410:380.45:066:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:472.65:042.711:050.211:230.25:046:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:262.85:423.011:350.05:036:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:052.96:213.412:06-0.112:05-0.25:016:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:453.17:023.612:48-0.212:37-0.35:006:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:283.17:443.81:29-0.41:12-0.44:586:31New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:123.18:293.82:11-0.41:51-0.54:576:32New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:593.09:163.82:53-0.42:32-0.44:556:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:492.910:083.63:40-0.23:17-0.34:546:34Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:442.811:053.44:38-0.14:08-0.14:526:35Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:442.75:580.15:100.14:516:37First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:083.21:482.68:170.27:360.35:497:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:163.02:562.79:250.29:190.35:487:39First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:282.94:072.810:240.210:370.25:477:40First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:382.95:103.111:160.111:380.15:457:41Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 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.

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