Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 43m at 12:37 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jun 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:562.42:472.68:280.69:060.85:158:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:472.33:392.79:060.510:150.75:158:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:462.34:323.09:500.511:130.55:148:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:472.45:223.210:360.35:148:14Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:422.56:113.512:030.311:23 AM0.25:148:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:332.76:593.712:510.112:110.05:138:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:232.87:483.91:39-0.11:00-0.15:138:16Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:133.08:384.02:28-0.21:51-0.25:138:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:043.19:293.93:15-0.22:44-0.25:138:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:563.110:213.94:03-0.23:37-0.25:128:18Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:493.211:153.74:52-0.24:33-0.15:128:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:453.25:44-0.15:390.15:128:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:113.412:443.26:400.07:030.25:128:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:083.21:433.37:340.08:240.35:128:20Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:052.92:433.38:250.19:350.45:128:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:042.73:453.39:140.210:410.45:128:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:082.54:473.310:050.211:390.45:128:21Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:102.55:443.410:550.35:128:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:062.56:343.412:300.311:42 AM0.35:138:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:552.67:213.31:180.312:260.35:138:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:422.78:043.32:010.31:100.35:138:22New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:262.78:453.32:420.31:520.35:138:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:092.79:233.23:190.32:330.35:138:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:502.79:593.13:540.33:120.45:148:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:302.710:333.04:270.33:500.45:148:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:102.611:092.94:580.44:300.55:148:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:502.611:462.75:280.45:150.65:158:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:312.65:580.56:060.75:158:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:272.61:122.76:330.57:050.85:168:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:122.51:562.87:130.58:100.85:168:23First Quarter30Mon
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 3:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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