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 : 9:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 2:05 pm (3.3 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:062.75:292.411:530.011:23-0.26:215:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:503.06:132.812:28-0.26:195:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:333.26:563.112:12-0.41:02-0.56:175:38Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:163.37:403.41:00-0.61:33-0.66:165:40Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:593.48:243.61:46-0.72:05-0.76:145:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:443.39:103.72:32-0.72:38-0.76:135:42Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:303.19:593.63:19-0.63:15-0.66:115:43Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:202.810:513.44:10-0.43:56-0.56:095:44Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:152.511:493.25:13-0.24:44-0.26:085:45Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:142.36:370.15:440.06:065:46Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:543.01:212.28:010.27:140.26:055:47Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:092.82:382.29:150.29:070.26:035:49Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:292.73:532.310:170.210:200.16:015:50Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:352.84:532.511:080.111:160.06:005:51Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:272.95:432.711:510.05:585:52Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:112.96:272.912:04-0.112:27-0.25:565:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:503.07:063.112:45-0.212:59-0.25:555:54New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:262.97:423.11:21-0.21:25-0.35:535:55New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:002.98:153.11:53-0.21:47-0.35:515:56New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:322.88:453.02:21-0.22:10-0.25:505:57Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:042.69:152.92:48-0.12:36-0.15:485:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:382.49:452.83:170.13:060.05:465:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:142.210:202.63:490.23:400.25:456:01Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:552.111:032.54:270.44:190.35:436:02Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:431.911:542.45:160.65:070.55:416:03First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:391.86:350.76:070.65:406:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:552.31:451.98:450.77:190.65:386:05First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:082.43:002.09:460.58:470.45:366:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:272.54:062.310:320.310:070.25:346:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:292.84:582.711:100.011:04-0.15:336:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:193.05:453.211:44-0.211:56-0.45:316:09Waxing 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 5:33 pm — 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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