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 2h 35m 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:483.68:093.21:240.02:010.15:425:30Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:263.68:503.11:54-0.12:370.15:435:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:083.69:353.02:280.03:160.25:445:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:553.510:252.83:070.04:020.35:455:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:473.411:222.73:520.25:030.55:465:23Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:473.34:450.36:470.65:475:21Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:252.612:533.25:530.48:130.55:485:20Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:332.72:053.27:190.59:180.45:495:18Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:462.83:203.38:590.410:130.25:505:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:543.14:243.410:110.211:000.05:515:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:513.45:173.511:080.011:42-0.15:525:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:423.76:043.512:00-0.25:535:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:293.96:493.512:21-0.212:47-0.25:555:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:134.07:323.412:56-0.31:31-0.25:565:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:563.98:143.21:27-0.22:12-0.15:575:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:383.88:563.01:56-0.12:490.05:585:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:183.59:382.82:250.13:250.25:595:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:003.210:232.62:570.34:020.56:005:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:462.911:132.43:340.54:510.76:015:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:372.74:170.76:200.86:024:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:082.212:362.55:110.97:400.96:044:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:102.11:442.56:281.08:430.86:054:56First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:202.22:562.58:301.09:330.76:064:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:262.33:532.69:370.810:140.66:074:53Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:152.54:352.710:260.610:480.46:084:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:522.85:112.911:090.411:170.26:094:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:273.15:473.011:490.211:440.16:104:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:023.46:243.112:280.06:124:48Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:393.67:033.112:13-0.11:06-0.16:134:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:193.87:453.112:46-0.21:45-0.16:144:45Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:023.88:303.11:23-0.22:25-0.16:154:44Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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