Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 3:54 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 10:05 am (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 - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:542.411:022.64:170.34:070.35:286:11Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:402.211:462.45:030.44:530.45:276:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:302.16:180.65:470.65:256:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:372.31:272.08:010.66:540.65:246:14First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:362.22:332.19:060.68:190.65:226:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:502.33:402.39:580.59:440.55:206:16Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:572.44:302.510:400.310:390.25:196:17Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:462.65:132.811:160.111:250.05:176:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:292.95:543.211:48-0.15:156:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:113.16:353.512:09-0.212:19-0.35:146:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:543.27:183.712:52-0.412:53-0.45:126:21Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:383.38:023.81:35-0.51:30-0.55:116:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:243.38:483.82:17-0.62:09-0.55:096:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:123.29:383.73:02-0.52:51-0.45:076:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:043.110:313.63:50-0.43:38-0.35:066:26Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:002.911:293.44:49-0.24:31-0.15:046:27Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:002.86:080.05:410.15:036:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:323.21:042.87:250.17:270.25:016:29Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:393.02:132.88:330.18:550.25:006:30Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:502.93:232.99:330.110:030.14:586:31Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:572.94:253.110:250.010:590.04:576:32Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:533.05:173.311:10-0.111:49-0.14:556:33Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:423.06:043.411:50-0.14:546:34Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:273.07:473.512:34-0.11:25-0.25:527:35New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:093.08:273.52:15-0.21:56-0.25:517:36New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:493.09:043.42:51-0.12:24-0.15:507:37New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:272.99:393.23:24-0.12:530.05:487:39New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:052.810:133.13:540.03:250.15:477:40Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:442.610:482.94:220.24:000.25:467:41Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:252.511:262.74:550.34:390.45:447:42Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 12:59 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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