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 3h 46m 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:383.311:593.35:19-0.15:320.25:178:23Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:333.46:04-0.16:490.35:178:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:543.11:303.46:540.08:120.45:188:22Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:502.92:283.47:470.19:270.45:188:22Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:512.73:323.48:430.110:360.45:198:22Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:582.64:393.49:450.211:370.35:198:21Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:062.65:423.510:510.25:208:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:052.76:373.512:310.311:51 AM0.25:218:21Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:582.87:273.51:220.212:450.25:218:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:482.98:133.52:080.21:340.15:228:20New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:343.08:563.42:490.12:190.25:238:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:183.09:343.33:260.12:580.25:248:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:003.010:113.23:590.13:350.35:248:19Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:412.910:463.04:280.24:110.45:258:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:212.911:212.84:530.34:490.55:268:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:002.85:180.45:330.65:278:17Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:382.85:490.56:240.85:278:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:372.51:182.86:260.57:250.85:288:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:212.32:012.87:090.68:360.95:298:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:102.22:522.87:580.69:550.85:308:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:082.23:542.98:540.611:010.75:318:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:172.24:593.19:570.511:550.55:328:13Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:222.45:563.311:010.45:338:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:172.66:473.512:430.312:000.25:348:11Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:082.97:363.81:280.112:560.05:348:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:573.28:243.92:11-0.11:50-0.25:358:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:473.49:113.92:52-0.22:43-0.35:368:08Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:363.69:593.83:31-0.33:35-0.25:378:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:253.710:483.64:08-0.44:28-0.15:388:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:173.711:393.34:47-0.35:280.05:398:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:113.75:30-0.26:430.25:408:04Third Quarter31Fri
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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