Block Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Block Island Beach, Rhode Island
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
74/100
- 58°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (1)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
74/100
- 59°F, wind 12 mph
- Low UV (3)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
76/100
- 61°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:10 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:09 AM | 3.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:31 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:26 PM | 2.4 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Southwest Point, Block Island · 3.1 km away.
About Block Island Beach
Block Island Beach sits on the Rhode Island coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in February to 72°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in February.
Today it is 64°F. That is 1° above the October average of 63°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Southwest Point, Block Island about 3.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Block Island Beach?
We score today 76 out of 100 — good. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Block Island Beach?
About 64°F. That is 1° above the October average of 63°F here.
Are there rip currents at Block Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Block Island Beach as high for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone — stay out of the water or swim only at guarded beaches.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Southwest Point, Block Island about 3.1 km away on the open coast.