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 2h 34m 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 - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:333.06:073.711:360.16:127:19Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:303.46:593.912:39-0.112:37-0.26:137:17Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:213.77:494.01:23-0.31:33-0.46:147:16Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:113.98:373.92:05-0.42:27-0.46:157:14Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:594.19:243.82:44-0.53:18-0.46:167:12Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:474.110:113.53:21-0.44:07-0.26:177:11Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:343.910:593.23:57-0.34:580.06:187:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:243.711:502.94:330.05:580.36:197:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:183.45:120.27:100.66:207:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:452.61:163.15:590.58:220.86:217:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:452.42:222.87:000.79:300.96:227:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:502.33:382.78:320.810:310.96:237:01Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:022.34:482.710:030.811:210.86:246:59Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:052.45:402.811:030.86:256:57Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:552.66:222.912:030.711:50 AM0.66:266:56Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:362.86:563.012:380.512:310.56:276:54Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:123.07:273.11:100.41:090.36:286:52New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:453.27:563.11:380.31:460.26:296:50New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:163.38:263.12:020.22:210.26:306:49New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:483.48:593.02:240.12:550.26:316:47New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:213.49:342.92:480.13:270.26:326:45Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:573.410:132.83:160.24:010.36:336:44Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:383.310:582.73:500.24:390.46:346:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:243.211:482.64:290.35:260.66:356:40Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:193.15:150.46:290.76:366:38First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:472.51:213.16:130.58:090.76:376:37First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:512.52:283.17:260.69:350.66:386:35First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:012.62:413.27:580.59:370.45:405:33Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:142.93:503.49:320.310:270.15:415:32Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:183.24:483.510:380.111:10-0.15:425:30Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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