Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 6:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:392.69:583.33:380.03:110.05:437:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:232.610:433.24:140.13:520.15:427:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:112.611:343.14:550.24:370.25:417:45Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:062.65:460.35:310.35:397:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:303.01:052.66:510.36:390.45:387:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:303.02:062.78:030.38:050.45:377:48Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:322.93:112.99:060.29:430.35:367:49Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:392.94:183.210:030.010:580.15:357:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:462.95:183.510:55-0.111:58-0.15:347:51Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:453.06:133.811:43-0.25:327:52Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:393.17:033.912:52-0.212:28-0.35:317:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:313.17:534.01:44-0.41:13-0.45:307:54New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:203.18:413.92:34-0.41:59-0.35:297:55New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:093.19:293.73:21-0.32:43-0.25:287:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:573.010:163.54:06-0.23:26-0.15:277:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:462.811:043.24:510.04:090.15:267:58Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:372.711:542.95:410.24:530.45:257:59Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:302.66:360.45:450.65:258:00Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:442.71:242.57:310.56:550.75:248:01First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:342.52:182.58:210.68:160.85:238:02First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:242.43:122.59:040.69:260.85:228:03First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:182.34:072.69:440.610:260.75:218:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:162.24:562.810:210.511:190.65:208:04Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:092.35:382.910:570.55:208:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:532.36:173.112:050.411:32 AM0.45:198:06Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:342.46:553.312:490.312:090.35:188:07Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:132.67:343.41:320.212:480.25:188:08Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:552.78:153.52:130.11:290.15:178:09Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:382.78:593.52:530.02:120.05:178:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:222.89:443.53:310.02:570.05:168:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:102.810:313.54:100.03:430.15:168:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 9:26 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 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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