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 5h 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 - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:102.91:523.57:010.18:410.45:418:03First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:092.72:543.47:590.29:550.55:428:02First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:152.54:033.49:070.311:010.45:438:01Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:272.55:123.410:270.411:590.45:448:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:332.66:113.411:360.35:457:58Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:292.77:033.412:500.312:330.35:467:57Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:192.97:493.51:360.31:230.25:477:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:063.08:313.42:170.22:070.25:487:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:493.19:103.42:530.12:460.25:497:54Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:293.19:463.33:240.13:200.35:507:52Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:063.110:203.13:500.13:520.45:517:51Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:423.010:542.94:140.24:250.55:527:50Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:172.911:302.74:390.35:020.65:537:48Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:522.95:090.45:450.75:547:47Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:092.512:302.85:450.56:390.85:557:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:522.41:122.86:270.67:500.95:567:44Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:402.22:022.77:160.79:260.95:577:43Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:362.23:012.88:130.710:390.85:587:41Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:442.24:132.99:180.711:340.75:597:40Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:542.45:213.110:280.56:007:38Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:512.66:153.412:210.511:33 AM0.36:017:37Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:422.97:043.61:040.212:290.06:027:35New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:303.27:513.81:440.01:23-0.26:037:34New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:183.58:383.92:22-0.22:15-0.36:047:32New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:053.89:243.82:58-0.33:06-0.36:057:31New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:533.910:123.63:34-0.43:57-0.36:067:29Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:423.911:013.44:10-0.34:51-0.16:077:28Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:353.911:553.14:50-0.25:540.16:087:26Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:313.75:340.07:110.36:097:24First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:522.81:313.56:280.28:300.56:107:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:532.62:373.37:370.49:430.66:117:21First Quarter31Wed
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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