Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 13m at 2:36 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:213.26:010.16:090.35:178:23First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:343.21:173.36:500.17:280.45:178:22First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:303.02:143.47:400.18:490.45:188:22First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:282.83:153.48:330.110:040.45:188:22First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:332.74:203.59:300.111:100.35:198:22Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:412.65:223.610:320.15:198:21Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:452.76:193.712:080.211:33 AM0.15:208:21Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:412.87:123.71:020.112:290.15:218:21Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:332.98:023.71:520.11:230.15:218:20Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:233.08:493.62:380.02:130.15:228:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:103.09:343.53:200.12:580.15:238:20Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:553.010:153.33:580.13:380.25:238:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:382.910:563.14:320.24:160.45:248:19Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:222.811:352.95:050.24:550.55:258:18Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:052.85:350.35:400.75:268:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:152.712:462.76:070.46:360.85:278:17Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:552.51:252.76:420.57:440.95:278:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:372.42:062.77:220.68:570.95:288:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:242.22:532.78:070.610:070.85:298:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:202.23:492.88:570.611:070.75:308:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:262.24:522.99:540.65:318:13Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:262.35:483.112:000.610:53 AM0.55:328:13Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:182.56:383.312:470.411:49 AM0.35:338:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:052.77:253.51:320.312:410.15:348:11New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:522.98:123.72:150.11:330.05:348:10New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:403.18:593.82:550.02:24-0.15:358:09New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:273.39:453.73:32-0.13:15-0.25:368:08Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:163.410:323.64:08-0.24:05-0.15:378:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:063.511:223.44:45-0.25:000.05:388:06Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:593.65:25-0.16:040.25:398:05Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:153.212:553.66:100.07:230.35:408:04First Quarter31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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