Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 4:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 10:45 am (3.1 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 - Aug 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:303.39:483.43:230.03:240.25:418:03Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:103.210:263.23:520.03:560.35:428:02Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:493.111:033.04:170.14:280.45:438:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:273.011:422.84:440.25:060.65:448:00Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:062.85:170.45:500.75:457:59Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:222.612:462.85:560.56:480.85:467:57Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:062.41:292.76:420.68:120.95:477:56Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:532.32:182.77:330.69:380.95:487:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:482.33:162.88:300.610:420.85:497:54Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:532.34:232.99:330.611:330.65:507:52Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:582.55:233.110:390.45:517:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:522.76:143.312:180.411:37 AM0.25:527:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:413.07:013.612:590.212:300.05:537:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:283.37:473.81:380.01:21-0.25:547:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:153.68:333.82:16-0.22:11-0.35:557:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:023.89:203.82:53-0.33:00-0.35:567:44New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:503.910:093.73:30-0.43:49-0.35:577:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:403.910:593.54:08-0.34:41-0.15:587:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:333.811:533.34:50-0.25:420.15:597:40Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:303.75:39-0.17:020.26:007:39First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:503.11:303.56:380.18:210.46:017:37First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:512.92:353.47:550.39:330.46:027:36First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:572.83:453.39:220.410:370.46:037:34Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:092.84:533.310:360.411:330.46:047:32Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:152.95:513.311:360.36:057:31Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:103.06:413.412:220.312:270.26:067:29Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:593.27:253.41:050.21:130.26:077:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:433.38:053.41:430.11:530.26:087:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:243.38:433.42:160.12:290.26:097:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:013.39:183.32:440.13:010.26:107:23Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:363.39:533.13:080.13:300.36:117:21Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 1:39 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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