Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 11:28 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:592.611:342.94:48-0.24:43-0.26:585:01Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:492.35:530.15:230.06:575:03Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:292.712:432.17:060.36:120.26:565:04Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:282.51:431.98:170.57:170.46:555:05Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:372.32:571.89:230.58:560.46:535:06Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:482.34:061.910:180.410:030.46:525:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:442.44:582.011:050.310:530.26:515:09Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:292.65:412.211:460.111:360.16:505:10Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:082.76:182.412:240.06:495:11Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:412.86:522.612:16-0.112:58-0.26:485:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:132.97:252.712:53-0.21:29-0.36:475:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:442.97:582.81:27-0.31:54-0.36:455:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:162.98:332.91:59-0.32:17-0.46:445:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:512.89:102.92:31-0.22:42-0.46:435:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:292.79:502.93:04-0.23:13-0.46:415:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:132.610:362.93:43-0.13:51-0.36:405:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:022.511:272.94:290.04:35-0.26:395:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:572.35:260.25:29-0.16:375:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:242.812:582.36:470.26:32-0.16:365:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:292.82:082.38:420.27:48-0.16:355:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:442.93:232.49:550.09:19-0.26:335:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:583.04:312.710:51-0.210:36-0.46:325:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:013.35:283.011:41-0.511:37-0.66:305:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:553.46:203.312:28-0.76:295:30Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:443.57:093.512:31-0.81:10-0.86:275:31Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:313.57:563.61:21-0.81:49-0.86:265:32Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:163.48:413.62:08-0.82:25-0.76:245:33Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:003.29:263.42:50-0.62:56-0.66:235:34Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:432.910:113.23:31-0.43:24-0.46:215:36Waning Gibbous29Wed
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 2:24 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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