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 1h 01m 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:053.26:303.612:19-0.55:296:10Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:513.37:163.912:46-0.612:54-0.65:286:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:383.38:024.01:34-0.71:32-0.75:266:12Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:253.38:494.02:23-0.72:11-0.75:246:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:143.19:393.83:11-0.62:52-0.55:236:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:052.910:343.64:04-0.43:36-0.35:216:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:012.611:343.35:09-0.14:28-0.15:206:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:032.56:270.15:390.25:186:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:413.01:092.47:420.37:330.45:166:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:532.82:222.48:490.39:010.45:156:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:072.73:332.59:470.310:070.35:136:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:102.74:322.710:350.211:000.25:116:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:012.75:202.911:140.211:440.15:106:23Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:432.76:013.111:460.15:086:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:212.86:383.212:240.112:140.05:076:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:572.87:123.212:590.012:38-0.15:056:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:312.77:423.21:320.01:03-0.15:046:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:042.78:123.22:020.01:320.05:026:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:372.68:423.02:300.12:030.15:016:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:122.49:152.92:580.22:360.24:596:30Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:502.39:532.83:290.33:120.34:586:32Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:322.210:382.74:060.53:530.44:566:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:222.111:302.64:550.64:420.64:556:34First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:172.16:060.75:420.64:536:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:292.51:182.27:440.66:550.64:526:36First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:332.62:242.48:470.58:200.54:506:37First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:412.73:292.79:340.39:420.34:496:38Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:482.84:253.110:150.110:440.04:486:39Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:453.05:163.510:55-0.211:38-0.34:466:40Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:373.17:043.912:35-0.45:457:41Full Moon30Sun
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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