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 2h 16m 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:213.111:412.64:300.35:150.66:127:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:582.95:030.56:000.86:137:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:242.412:392.85:430.67:090.96:147:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:112.21:262.66:310.88:541.06:157:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:052.12:242.67:290.910:091.06:167:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:112.13:412.68:380.911:070.96:177:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:272.24:572.89:590.811:530.76:187:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:252.45:483.011:090.66:197:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:102.76:303.212:320.512:020.46:207:07Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:523.07:093.41:060.312:490.16:217:05New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:333.37:503.51:370.11:350.06:227:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:163.68:323.62:07-0.12:21-0.26:237:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:593.89:163.52:37-0.23:06-0.26:247:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:443.910:023.43:10-0.33:52-0.16:256:58Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:313.910:513.23:47-0.24:410.06:266:56Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:223.811:452.94:28-0.15:390.26:276:55Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:203.65:150.17:010.46:286:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:442.71:233.46:130.38:270.56:296:51First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:492.62:343.37:340.59:410.56:306:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:012.63:503.29:250.510:440.56:316:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:162.75:003.210:450.411:370.46:326:46Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:212.95:563.311:450.36:336:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:143.16:423.312:220.212:360.26:346:43Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:013.36:243.41:010.112:200.15:355:41Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:433.57:033.312:340.01:000.15:365:39Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:223.57:403.21:030.01:360.15:375:38Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:583.58:153.11:270.02:080.25:385:36Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:313.48:502.91:510.12:360.35:395:34Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:033.39:262.72:180.23:050.45:405:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:353.110:042.52:490.33:370.65:415:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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