Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 1:08 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:203.29:343.13:000.13:160.36:137:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:503.210:052.93:230.23:460.46:147:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:213.110:392.83:470.24:180.56:157:15Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:543.011:162.64:160.34:530.66:167:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:323.011:592.44:500.55:350.86:177:12Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:162.95:290.66:280.96:187:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:492.31:082.86:180.77:481.06:197:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:462.32:092.87:180.79:430.96:207:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:512.33:202.98:270.710:480.76:217:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:042.44:343.19:460.511:380.56:227:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:102.75:363.411:010.36:237:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:063.16:293.712:210.212:030.06:247:00Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:563.57:183.81:01-0.112:59-0.36:256:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:453.98:063.91:40-0.31:53-0.46:266:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:334.18:543.82:18-0.42:45-0.56:276:55New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:214.29:423.62:56-0.53:36-0.46:286:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:104.210:313.33:34-0.44:28-0.26:296:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:014.011:233.04:13-0.25:250.06:306:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:563.74:550.16:370.36:316:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:202.812:573.45:460.37:550.56:326:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:222.62:043.16:590.69:070.76:336:45First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:292.43:182.98:510.710:120.76:346:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:422.44:302.910:120.711:070.76:356:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:502.55:282.911:120.611:510.66:366:39Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:442.76:143.012:000.56:376:38Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:292.96:523.012:280.512:400.46:386:36Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:073.17:273.112:590.41:170.46:396:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:423.27:593.11:260.21:510.36:406:33Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:133.38:293.01:500.22:230.26:416:31Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:433.39:003.02:140.12:540.36:426:29Full Moon30Wed
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 4:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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