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 4h 51m 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 - Sep 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:412.64:183.49:230.311:230.36:147:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:542.85:283.510:500.26:157:16Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:563.16:253.712:160.111:58 AM0.06:157:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:503.47:173.81:040.012:55-0.16:167:13New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:403.68:043.81:48-0.21:48-0.26:177:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:273.88:493.72:28-0.32:36-0.36:187:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:133.89:323.53:04-0.23:21-0.26:197:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:573.810:133.33:35-0.24:020.06:207:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:403.610:563.04:020.04:420.26:217:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:243.411:392.74:290.25:240.56:227:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:093.15:000.46:160.76:237:01First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:262.512:582.95:390.67:310.96:246:59First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:172.31:522.76:270.88:501.06:256:57First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:152.22:592.67:291.010:000.96:266:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:272.14:192.68:561.010:570.96:276:54Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:422.25:192.710:330.911:430.76:286:52Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:352.46:032.911:300.76:296:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:152.66:393.112:220.612:140.56:306:49Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:502.97:123.212:570.412:560.36:316:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:253.17:453.31:270.21:350.26:326:45Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:013.48:213.31:540.12:130.16:336:44Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:393.69:003.32:200.02:510.06:346:42Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:183.79:413.22:50-0.13:290.16:356:40Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:003.710:263.13:23-0.14:100.16:366:39Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:463.611:152.94:010.04:560.36:376:37Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:383.54:440.15:550.46:386:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:112.812:373.45:350.27:330.66:396:33Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:132.71:423.36:390.49:010.66:406:32Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:202.62:543.28:020.510:100.56:426:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:332.74:113.29:440.411:070.36:436:28Waning Crescent30Mon
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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