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 5h 39m at 6:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (2.7 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 - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:422.62:153.27:240.29:000.65:438:02Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:442.63:183.38:230.210:260.55:448:01Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:532.64:283.59:300.211:320.35:458:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:042.75:363.710:420.15:467:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:073.06:353.812:290.111:51 AM-0.15:477:57Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:033.27:304.01:22-0.112:54-0.25:487:56New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:563.48:224.02:12-0.21:53-0.35:497:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:473.69:114.02:58-0.32:47-0.35:507:53New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:373.69:583.83:40-0.33:38-0.35:517:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:253.610:443.54:18-0.24:26-0.15:527:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:143.511:303.24:54-0.15:170.25:537:49Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:033.45:270.16:140.45:547:48Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:172.812:533.25:590.37:180.65:557:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:062.51:443.06:360.58:240.85:567:45First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:562.32:392.87:200.79:300.95:577:44First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:542.23:442.78:140.810:320.95:587:42First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:062.14:532.79:260.811:260.85:597:41Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:132.25:482.810:460.86:007:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:032.36:333.012:130.711:44 AM0.76:017:38Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:452.57:113.112:550.612:310.56:027:37Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:222.77:463.21:340.41:140.46:037:35Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:582.98:193.32:090.31:540.36:047:34Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:343.08:523.32:400.22:320.26:057:32Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:103.29:273.33:050.13:080.26:067:30Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:483.310:053.23:290.13:450.26:077:29Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:283.310:473.13:570.04:240.36:087:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:123.411:342.94:300.15:090.46:097:26Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:003.45:100.16:040.56:107:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:262.812:543.35:580.27:210.66:117:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:252.61:543.36:560.39:020.66:127:21Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:292.63:023.38:030.410:210.56:137:19Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:26 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 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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