Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 7h 05m at 10:25 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:47 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:052.33:382.98:580.510:420.75:178:22Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:062.34:363.19:480.411:370.55:178:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:082.45:313.310:420.35:188:22Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:032.66:243.612:270.311:35 AM0.15:188:22Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:552.87:153.81:160.112:280.05:198:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:463.08:073.92:05-0.11:22-0.25:208:21New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:373.18:584.02:53-0.22:17-0.35:208:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:283.39:493.93:39-0.23:11-0.35:218:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:203.410:413.84:25-0.24:06-0.25:218:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:143.411:343.65:12-0.25:05-0.15:228:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:103.46:02-0.16:160.15:238:20Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:293.31:083.46:530.07:350.35:248:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:243.02:063.47:440.18:490.45:248:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:212.73:063.48:350.29:580.45:258:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:232.54:103.39:290.311:010.55:268:17Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:302.45:123.310:270.411:560.55:278:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:332.46:083.311:230.45:288:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:262.56:573.312:460.412:130.45:288:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:142.67:433.31:310.412:590.45:298:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:592.78:243.32:120.31:420.45:308:14Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:412.89:033.32:490.32:210.35:318:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:212.89:393.23:230.22:580.45:328:12Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:582.810:123.13:540.23:330.45:338:12Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:352.810:463.04:220.34:090.55:348:11Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:112.711:222.84:490.34:470.65:358:10Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:492.75:180.45:310.75:368:09Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:002.712:282.85:520.46:220.85:378:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:432.51:112.86:310.57:230.85:378:07Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:302.41:582.97:160.58:370.85:388:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:232.32:523.08:070.510:030.75:398:05Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:262.33:563.19:050.411:100.65:408:04Waning Crescent31Sat
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 1:06 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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