Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 23m at 7:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:303.29:573.83:41-0.23:23-0.15:168:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:203.210:453.64:26-0.14:140.05:178:22Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:113.111:343.35:100.05:060.25:178:22Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:033.05:540.16:050.45:188:22Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:223.012:543.06:350.37:110.65:198:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:092.71:432.97:120.48:150.75:198:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:562.52:322.87:450.59:160.85:208:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:452.33:232.88:210.610:150.85:218:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:422.24:202.89:040.611:090.85:218:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:452.15:142.89:560.611:590.75:228:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:402.26:022.910:510.65:238:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:262.36:443.112:460.611:43 AM0.55:238:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:082.47:243.21:310.512:320.45:248:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:482.68:043.32:130.41:190.35:258:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:292.78:423.32:520.32:040.25:268:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:102.89:223.43:260.22:480.25:268:17New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:512.910:023.33:560.23:300.25:278:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:353.010:453.34:230.14:150.25:288:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:223.111:313.14:530.15:030.35:298:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:113.25:290.16:000.45:308:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:213.01:033.36:130.17:100.55:318:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:152.81:583.47:030.18:300.55:328:13First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:142.72:593.48:000.29:520.45:328:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:202.64:063.59:030.211:030.35:338:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:322.65:153.610:170.25:348:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:402.86:163.712:040.211:30 AM0.15:358:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:392.97:113.812:590.112:340.05:368:08Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:323.18:033.81:500.01:33-0.15:378:07Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:233.38:513.82:36-0.12:26-0.15:388:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:113.39:363.73:18-0.13:14-0.15:398:05Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:573.310:183.53:55-0.13:570.15:408:04Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:30 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 55% 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 (55% 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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