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 3h 40m 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 - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:472.95:162.511:39-0.111:04-0.36:575:02Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:373.26:042.812:21-0.46:565:03Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:253.46:523.11:01-0.66:555:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:123.67:393.412:47-0.81:40-0.86:545:06Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:593.68:273.51:36-0.92:17-0.86:535:07Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:473.59:163.52:25-0.92:55-0.86:525:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:353.410:073.53:14-0.73:34-0.76:515:09Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:273.111:013.44:08-0.54:18-0.66:505:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:222.85:15-0.35:09-0.46:485:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:003.212:202.56:39-0.16:14-0.16:475:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:023.01:242.37:580.17:420.06:465:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:112.82:362.29:090.19:060.16:455:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:252.83:482.310:110.110:130.06:435:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:292.84:492.411:040.011:07-0.16:425:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:222.95:392.611:49-0.111:54-0.16:415:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:082.96:242.712:29-0.26:395:21New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:493.07:042.812:35-0.21:04-0.36:385:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:263.07:412.91:11-0.21:34-0.36:375:23New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:002.98:162.91:42-0.31:59-0.36:355:24New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:322.98:472.82:11-0.22:22-0.36:345:25New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:042.79:182.72:38-0.22:46-0.36:325:27Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:362.69:512.63:070.03:15-0.26:315:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:122.410:272.53:410.13:480.06:305:29Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:522.211:082.54:190.24:270.16:285:30Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:382.111:562.45:060.45:120.26:275:31First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:302.06:060.56:070.36:255:33First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:512.41:302.07:350.57:100.36:245:34First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:562.42:402.19:240.48:240.26:225:35First Quarter28Fri
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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