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 2h 06m 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 - May 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:283.27:524.11:30-0.51:18-0.55:447:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:183.38:424.22:22-0.62:02-0.65:427:43Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:083.29:324.13:13-0.62:48-0.55:417:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:593.110:243.94:04-0.53:35-0.45:407:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:523.011:203.64:58-0.34:25-0.25:397:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:492.86:000.05:230.15:377:47Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:203.312:502.77:090.26:490.35:367:48Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:243.01:532.68:140.38:230.55:357:49Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:272.82:582.69:120.49:370.55:347:51Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:322.64:032.710:040.410:400.55:337:52Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:322.55:012.810:470.411:320.55:327:53Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:242.55:493.011:240.35:317:54Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:092.56:303.112:170.411:54 AM0.35:307:55Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:492.57:063.212:570.312:220.25:297:56Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:262.67:403.21:340.212:510.25:287:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:022.68:123.22:100.21:240.25:277:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:382.68:443.22:460.21:590.25:267:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:142.69:183.13:190.22:360.25:258:00New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:512.59:553.03:510.33:140.35:248:00Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:312.410:363.04:240.43:530.45:238:01Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:152.411:212.95:000.54:360.55:228:02Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:052.45:450.55:250.65:218:03Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:122.812:582.46:410.56:250.65:218:04First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:062.81:542.67:390.57:370.65:208:05First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:032.72:522.88:330.48:570.55:198:06First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:042.73:533.19:250.210:180.35:198:07Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:102.84:533.410:180.111:240.15:188:08Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:142.95:493.711:09-0.15:178:09Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:123.06:414.012:22-0.211:58 AM-0.25:178:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:073.17:334.21:17-0.312:49-0.35:168:10Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:003.28:264.22:11-0.41:41-0.45:168:11Full Moon31Wed
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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