Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 3:54 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:20 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:173.79:433.22:46-0.63:39-0.67:114:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:093.410:363.03:37-0.44:27-0.47:114:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:013.011:322.94:36-0.15:19-0.27:114:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:562.75:530.16:140.07:124:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:292.712:512.47:090.37:070.17:124:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:282.61:502.28:170.47:590.27:114:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:312.52:542.19:190.48:520.37:114:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:352.53:552.110:130.49:410.37:114:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:292.64:472.111:000.310:260.27:114:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:152.75:322.311:420.211:060.17:114:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:542.86:112.412:220.07:114:36Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:292.96:482.51:00-0.17:104:38Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:022.97:232.612:23-0.11:36-0.27:104:39Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:343.07:582.61:00-0.22:08-0.27:104:40Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:083.08:352.61:37-0.22:33-0.27:094:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:432.99:132.72:13-0.22:56-0.27:094:42Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:222.99:542.72:50-0.13:24-0.27:094:43Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:042.810:402.73:30-0.13:58-0.17:084:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:512.611:302.74:170.04:40-0.17:074:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:442.55:120.15:31-0.17:074:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:252.712:412.46:200.26:29-0.17:064:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:242.81:452.47:480.27:35-0.17:064:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:312.92:562.49:210.08:51-0.27:054:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:403.14:072.610:28-0.210:07-0.47:044:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:443.45:082.811:24-0.511:11-0.67:044:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:413.66:043.112:16-0.77:034:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:333.76:553.212:08-0.71:05-0.87:024:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:233.87:453.31:01-0.81:50-0.97:014:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:113.78:333.31:51-0.82:32-0.87:004:58New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:583.59:213.22:38-0.73:11-0.76:594:59Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:443.210:093.13:22-0.53:47-0.56:585:00Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:07 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 91% 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 (91% 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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