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 4h 12m at 6:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:08 pm (3.3 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 - Mar 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:092.411:342.85:090.04:260.06:205:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:012.16:190.35:090.26:185:38First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:292.512:591.97:360.56:040.46:175:39First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:352.22:091.88:490.67:190.66:155:40First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:012.23:271.89:520.69:160.56:135:41Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:122.24:282.010:420.510:200.46:125:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:032.45:152.211:240.311:080.26:105:43Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:422.55:542.412:000.16:095:45Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:152.76:292.612:320.06:075:46Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:442.87:012.912:29-0.11:00-0.16:055:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:132.87:333.01:06-0.21:24-0.26:045:48Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:442.88:053.11:40-0.31:44-0.36:025:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:182.88:403.22:12-0.32:08-0.36:005:50Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:552.79:183.22:45-0.22:37-0.35:595:51Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:352.610:003.13:20-0.13:11-0.25:575:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:212.410:493.04:000.03:52-0.15:555:54Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:142.311:452.94:510.24:410.05:545:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:142.25:590.35:420.15:525:56Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:492.81:212.27:440.36:590.25:505:57Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:022.82:372.39:090.28:450.15:495:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:202.93:512.610:100.010:12-0.15:475:59Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:273.14:523.011:00-0.211:14-0.35:456:00Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:223.35:453.311:44-0.45:446:01Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:123.46:333.612:08-0.512:25-0.65:426:02New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:583.47:193.712:58-0.61:03-0.75:406:03New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:433.38:033.81:45-0.61:38-0.65:396:04New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:273.18:463.62:28-0.62:10-0.55:376:05Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:102.99:283.43:09-0.42:41-0.35:356:06Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:542.710:113.13:48-0.13:14-0.15:346:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:412.410:572.74:300.23:510.15:326:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:312.211:492.55:280.44:340.45:306:10First Quarter31Mon
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 9:41 am — 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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