Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 8:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 2:36 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:012.59:103.02:500.02:350.05:296:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:382.49:472.93:190.13:080.15:276:12Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:192.310:302.83:540.33:450.25:266:13Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:072.211:212.74:370.44:310.35:246:14First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:032.15:350.55:270.45:226:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:212.61:062.17:080.66:370.45:216:16First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:282.62:172.38:520.48:000.35:196:17First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:432.83:292.59:510.29:320.15:186:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:553.04:312.910:390.010:41-0.15:166:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:543.25:243.411:21-0.311:39-0.45:146:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:463.36:133.712:01-0.55:136:21Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:363.47:014.012:33-0.612:41-0.65:116:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:253.47:494.11:24-0.81:20-0.75:106:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:133.38:364.12:14-0.72:00-0.65:086:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:013.19:253.83:02-0.62:39-0.45:066:25Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:502.910:173.53:52-0.33:20-0.25:056:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:432.611:133.24:490.04:050.15:036:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:412.45:580.25:020.45:026:29Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:152.812:432.37:090.46:440.65:006:30Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:222.61:502.28:140.58:200.74:596:31Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:322.53:012.39:110.59:280.64:576:32Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:372.44:022.49:580.510:210.54:566:33Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:292.54:502.610:370.411:050.44:546:34Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:122.56:292.812:090.35:537:35Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:482.67:033.012:450.312:370.25:517:36Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:222.67:343.11:230.21:040.15:507:37New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:542.78:043.22:000.11:310.05:497:38New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:272.78:363.32:340.02:000.05:477:39New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:022.69:093.33:070.02:320.05:467:40New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:382.69:463.23:360.13:070.15:457:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 5:24 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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