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 5h 12m 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 - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:172.612:482.36:300.56:070.75:437:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:042.51:382.27:380.67:130.85:427:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:552.42:312.38:380.68:420.85:407:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:512.33:282.49:290.610:100.75:397:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:532.44:262.610:140.411:090.55:387:47Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:522.55:172.910:550.311:570.35:377:48Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:432.66:033.211:340.15:367:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:292.86:473.512:420.112:14-0.15:347:50Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:153.07:323.81:27-0.112:56-0.25:337:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:013.18:193.92:11-0.31:40-0.45:327:52New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:493.29:073.92:56-0.42:27-0.45:317:53New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:393.29:573.93:41-0.43:14-0.45:307:54Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:303.210:503.74:29-0.34:04-0.35:297:55Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:253.111:453.55:23-0.24:59-0.15:287:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:243.16:280.06:060.15:277:57First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:443.31:243.17:340.07:370.25:267:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:453.12:273.18:350.19:010.35:257:59First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:482.93:313.29:320.110:130.35:248:00First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:542.74:353.310:250.111:140.25:238:01Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:582.75:323.411:130.15:238:02Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:532.76:233.512:070.211:57 AM0.15:228:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:422.77:093.512:550.112:360.15:218:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:282.87:523.51:390.11:120.15:208:05Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:112.88:333.42:190.11:470.15:208:06Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:522.89:123.32:560.12:210.25:198:06Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:322.89:493.23:300.12:560.25:188:07Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:112.710:263.04:030.23:320.35:188:08Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:512.611:032.94:360.34:100.55:178:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:322.511:432.85:110.44:520.65:168:10Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:152.55:510.55:400.75:168:11Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:252.61:002.56:350.56:380.85:158:11Third Quarter31Thu
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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