Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 4:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:522.53:132.29:300.69:090.46:524:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:452.64:062.310:200.59:510.36:534:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:292.84:502.411:050.310:290.26:544:18Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:073.05:292.511:470.211:070.06:554:17Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:443.26:082.612:270.06:564:17Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:233.36:482.81:06-0.16:574:17Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:033.47:302.912:26-0.21:42-0.26:584:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:463.58:142.91:08-0.32:17-0.26:594:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:303.59:013.01:51-0.32:52-0.27:004:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:163.49:513.02:36-0.33:31-0.27:004:17Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:063.310:443.03:24-0.24:15-0.17:014:17Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:003.111:423.04:190.05:09-0.17:024:17Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:582.95:280.16:130.07:034:17Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:423.012:592.87:020.27:210.07:044:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:453.12:042.68:290.28:28-0.17:044:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:513.23:132.69:390.09:31-0.17:054:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:563.44:182.710:39-0.110:27-0.27:064:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:543.55:152.811:32-0.211:17-0.37:064:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:463.66:062.912:21-0.37:074:19New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:343.66:543.012:05-0.31:06-0.47:074:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:213.67:403.012:49-0.31:48-0.47:084:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:043.48:242.91:31-0.32:26-0.37:084:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:463.39:072.82:07-0.23:00-0.27:094:21Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:273.19:502.72:42-0.13:31-0.17:094:22Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:072.810:332.53:170.14:010.07:104:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:482.611:172.43:560.34:350.17:104:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:302.44:430.45:150.37:104:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:012.312:152.25:440.66:010.37:114:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:462.31:032.07:190.66:520.47:114:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:362.31:592.08:430.67:470.47:114:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:342.43:052.09:460.58:490.37:114:27Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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