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 1h 26m 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 - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:403.45:572.612:090.16:534:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:213.46:382.612:470.06:544:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:003.37:172.612:110.01:230.06:554:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:373.27:552.612:430.01:560.06:564:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:133.18:322.51:180.12:280.16:564:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:493.09:102.41:540.23:010.26:574:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:262.89:502.32:320.33:370.36:584:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:052.710:342.23:110.44:180.46:594:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:492.511:222.13:540.55:060.57:004:17Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:372.44:460.66:010.57:014:17First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:122.212:272.35:510.76:510.47:024:17First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:042.31:212.37:140.77:380.47:024:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:592.52:212.38:440.68:260.27:034:17First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:572.73:242.49:500.39:160.07:044:18Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:543.04:232.510:430.110:06-0.27:054:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:473.45:172.711:33-0.210:55-0.47:054:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:383.66:082.812:22-0.47:064:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:283.86:583.01:12-0.57:064:19Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:203.97:503.112:36-0.62:01-0.67:074:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:123.98:413.11:29-0.72:50-0.67:084:20Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:053.89:353.12:22-0.63:41-0.57:084:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:593.510:313.03:16-0.54:35-0.37:084:21Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:553.211:302.94:18-0.35:35-0.27:094:22Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:532.95:370.06:34-0.17:094:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:312.912:512.67:010.17:290.07:104:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:322.91:522.48:150.28:210.17:104:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:352.92:562.29:220.29:110.17:104:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:372.93:582.110:190.29:580.27:104:25Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:332.94:522.211:090.210:400.17:114:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:213.05:382.211:520.111:180.17:114:26Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:043.06:202.312:310.17:114:27New Moon31Tue
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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