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 3h 05m 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 - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:112.910:472.43:240.54:170.75:425:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:532.711:362.24:040.75:120.95:435:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:452.64:530.87:201.05:445:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:322.112:462.65:540.98:361.05:455:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:352.11:552.67:080.99:310.85:465:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:452.33:082.78:360.810:130.65:475:21Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:482.64:062.99:490.610:480.45:485:19Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:372.94:543.210:430.311:190.25:495:17Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:213.35:383.311:310.011:50-0.15:515:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:043.76:233.512:18-0.25:525:14New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:484.07:083.512:23-0.31:05-0.35:535:13New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:334.27:553.41:00-0.41:52-0.45:545:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:204.28:443.31:39-0.42:40-0.35:555:09Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:104.19:353.12:22-0.33:32-0.15:565:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:043.910:312.93:07-0.14:330.15:575:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:043.611:332.83:580.15:550.35:585:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:113.35:050.37:140.45:595:03First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:402.71:223.16:580.58:220.56:005:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:512.72:343.08:300.59:200.46:025:00First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:022.83:393.09:390.410:090.36:034:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:043.04:333.010:350.310:500.36:044:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:553.25:183.011:220.311:240.26:054:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:393.35:583.012:030.26:064:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:183.46:353.012:400.26:074:53Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:533.57:112.912:180.11:140.26:084:52Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:263.47:462.912:430.11:440.26:104:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:573.38:212.81:110.12:130.26:114:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:283.28:572.61:440.22:420.36:124:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:013.09:352.52:180.33:140.56:134:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:382.910:172.32:550.53:510.66:144:45Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:222.711:072.23:360.64:410.86:154:44Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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