Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 11:28 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:593.210:063.03:340.23:420.36:137:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:333.110:392.93:560.34:160.46:147:17Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:063.011:162.74:220.44:530.66:157:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:432.911:562.54:540.55:360.76:167:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:252.85:320.66:290.86:177:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:432.41:122.86:170.77:380.96:187:10First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:352.32:072.87:120.89:140.96:197:09First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:342.33:122.98:150.710:290.76:207:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:432.44:243.09:280.611:220.56:217:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:522.65:263.310:450.46:227:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:502.96:193.612:080.311:48 AM0.26:237:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:413.37:083.812:500.012:43-0.16:247:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:303.67:563.91:30-0.21:36-0.36:256:58Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:183.98:443.92:10-0.42:28-0.46:266:57Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:064.19:323.82:49-0.53:20-0.46:276:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:554.110:223.63:28-0.54:12-0.36:286:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:464.011:143.34:08-0.35:09-0.16:296:51Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:403.84:50-0.16:200.26:306:50Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:103.012:383.65:400.17:400.46:316:48Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:102.81:423.36:420.48:540.56:326:46Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:152.62:533.18:100.510:010.66:336:45Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:252.64:083.09:420.611:000.56:346:43Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:342.65:133.010:510.611:490.56:356:41Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:332.86:053.111:450.56:366:39Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:213.06:483.112:310.412:300.46:376:38Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:043.17:253.11:070.31:090.36:386:36New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:433.27:593.21:380.21:440.36:396:34New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:183.38:313.12:040.22:170.26:406:33New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:513.39:013.02:270.22:480.26:416:31New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:223.39:322.92:480.23:190.36:426:29Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 2:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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