Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 5:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:16 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:374.39:063.42:00-0.53:07-0.57:185:40Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:274.29:573.32:44-0.53:58-0.47:205:39Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:194.010:513.13:30-0.44:54-0.27:215:38Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:153.710:502.93:19-0.25:040.16:224:37Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:173.411:532.84:160.16:210.26:234:36Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:243.25:380.37:300.36:244:35Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:002.71:332.97:230.48:320.46:264:33Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:082.72:422.88:410.49:250.36:274:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:142.83:442.79:440.410:110.36:284:31Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:113.04:352.710:360.310:490.26:294:30Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:593.25:182.711:210.311:200.26:304:29Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:413.35:562.711:590.211:470.16:324:29Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:183.46:322.712:350.16:334:28New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:533.47:072.712:110.11:080.16:344:27New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:253.37:412.712:380.11:400.16:354:26New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:573.28:152.61:080.12:110.16:364:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:303.18:512.51:420.22:430.26:374:24Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:063.09:302.42:170.33:170.46:394:24Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:452.810:142.32:550.43:560.56:404:23Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:312.711:042.23:360.54:440.66:414:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:232.611:592.24:250.65:490.66:424:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:192.65:260.77:000.66:434:21First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:572.31:182.66:430.77:570.46:444:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:572.52:212.68:160.68:470.26:454:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:592.83:252.79:350.39:340.06:474:20Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:583.24:242.910:330.010:19-0.26:484:19Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:503.65:173.111:26-0.211:04-0.46:494:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:403.96:093.212:17-0.56:504:18Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:304.17:003.21:08-0.66:514:18Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:214.27:513.212:39-0.62:00-0.66:524:18Full Moon30Fri
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 8:52 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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