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 : 9:24 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 3:47 am (2.6 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 - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:453.19:023.32:440.22:440.26:127:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:203.29:373.23:080.13:190.26:137:19Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:563.310:143.13:320.13:540.36:147:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:363.310:563.04:010.14:320.46:157:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:193.311:442.84:360.25:170.56:167:14Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:083.35:170.26:130.66:177:12Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:372.71:043.26:070.37:330.76:187:10Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:372.62:053.27:080.49:180.66:197:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:432.63:153.38:180.410:320.56:207:07Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:562.74:313.49:410.311:310.36:217:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:062.95:373.611:040.26:227:04Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:053.26:333.812:220.112:08-0.16:237:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:583.57:233.91:08-0.11:05-0.26:247:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:483.88:113.91:51-0.31:57-0.36:256:59New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:353.98:563.82:31-0.32:46-0.36:266:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:213.99:413.53:07-0.33:32-0.26:276:55Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:063.810:243.33:39-0.24:150.06:286:53Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:513.611:093.04:080.04:580.26:296:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:383.411:572.74:380.25:470.56:306:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:273.15:130.56:540.76:316:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:482.41:212.85:560.78:100.96:326:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:442.32:222.76:520.99:210.96:336:45First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:492.23:372.68:101.010:230.96:346:43First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:052.24:472.610:020.911:130.86:356:41Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:072.35:382.811:040.811:550.66:366:40Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:532.56:182.911:510.66:376:38Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:302.86:523.112:320.512:330.46:386:36Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:043.06:243.21:040.312:120.35:395:35Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:373.26:563.212:320.212:500.25:405:33Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:113.47:313.212:580.11:260.15:415:31Full Moon30Tue
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 6:35 am — 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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