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 59m 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 - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:423.410:112.93:04-0.54:13-0.47:114:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:333.111:052.83:57-0.25:03-0.27:114:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:252.84:590.05:530.07:114:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:012.712:162.46:140.26:410.17:114:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:572.61:092.27:260.47:250.37:114:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:542.52:072.08:330.58:090.37:114:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:552.53:121.99:340.58:570.47:114:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:542.54:131.910:260.49:470.37:114:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:452.65:022.011:120.310:330.37:104:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:292.75:442.111:550.211:160.27:104:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:082.86:222.212:360.17:104:38New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:452.96:582.31:150.07:094:39New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:212.97:342.412:38-0.11:51-0.17:094:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:553.08:112.51:16-0.12:23-0.17:094:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:313.08:492.51:53-0.12:51-0.27:084:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:072.99:302.62:31-0.13:17-0.27:084:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:472.810:142.63:100.03:48-0.27:074:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:322.711:022.73:540.14:24-0.27:074:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:212.511:542.74:460.25:08-0.17:064:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:152.45:510.26:00-0.17:054:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:492.81:152.37:170.36:58-0.17:054:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:512.92:232.28:560.28:03-0.17:044:51First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:003.03:372.310:080.09:17-0.27:034:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:103.24:432.511:08-0.210:28-0.47:034:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:123.45:402.712:01-0.47:024:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:083.56:332.912:52-0.67:014:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:003.67:243.112:28-0.71:38-0.77:004:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:493.68:123.21:21-0.72:21-0.76:594:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:353.58:593.22:09-0.73:00-0.66:584:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:193.29:463.12:54-0.63:35-0.56:575:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:032.910:322.93:38-0.34:07-0.36:565:02Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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