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 3h 41m at 3:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:063.07:262.612:20-0.11:34-0.17:114:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:413.08:032.612:54-0.12:07-0.17:114:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:133.08:392.61:29-0.12:36-0.17:124:29Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:452.99:142.52:05-0.13:020.07:124:30Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:192.89:512.42:410.03:280.07:114:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:552.610:322.43:190.13:580.17:114:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:362.511:152.44:010.24:340.27:114:33Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:212.44:490.35:180.27:114:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:032.412:122.35:470.46:080.27:114:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:552.51:082.26:570.47:040.17:114:36Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:522.62:112.28:220.38:060.07:104:37Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:572.83:202.39:440.19:12-0.17:104:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:013.14:252.610:44-0.210:16-0.37:104:39Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:593.45:232.811:37-0.411:14-0.67:094:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:523.76:163.112:27-0.77:094:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:453.97:083.212:09-0.81:17-0.87:094:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:363.97:593.41:03-0.92:04-0.97:084:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:263.98:503.41:56-0.92:49-0.97:084:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:173.79:423.32:48-0.83:34-0.87:074:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:083.410:353.23:42-0.64:20-0.67:064:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:013.111:323.04:45-0.35:10-0.47:064:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:572.76:03-0.16:05-0.27:054:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:302.912:552.47:190.17:040.07:044:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:322.71:572.28:290.28:050.17:044:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:392.63:042.19:340.39:080.27:034:54Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:462.64:082.110:290.210:030.27:024:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:432.65:012.211:170.210:500.17:014:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:302.75:462.311:590.111:310.07:014:57Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:122.86:272.412:370.07:004:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:482.87:052.512:09-0.11:13-0.16:595:00Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:212.97:402.612:45-0.21:46-0.26:585:01Full Moon31Tue
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 6:58 am — 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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