Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 4:04 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:172.69:333.23:290.32:510.45:178:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:552.710:093.14:010.33:290.45:178:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:342.710:463.04:290.34:080.55:188:22Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:152.711:272.94:560.34:500.65:198:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:592.85:280.35:390.65:198:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:122.812:462.96:070.36:380.75:208:21Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:012.71:363.16:520.27:480.75:208:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:552.62:303.27:430.29:100.65:218:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:562.63:323.38:390.210:320.45:228:20Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:042.64:393.59:420.111:380.25:238:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:132.75:433.710:480.05:238:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:152.96:423.912:360.011:53 AM-0.15:248:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:123.17:384.01:32-0.112:56-0.35:258:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:063.38:324.12:24-0.31:56-0.35:268:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:593.49:234.03:12-0.32:53-0.45:268:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:503.510:113.83:57-0.33:46-0.35:278:17Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:403.511:003.54:39-0.24:39-0.15:288:16Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:323.411:483.25:20-0.15:350.25:298:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:243.36:000.16:380.45:308:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:362.91:153.26:380.37:440.65:308:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:252.62:073.07:140.48:470.75:318:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:162.33:022.97:530.69:500.85:328:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:132.24:052.88:400.710:480.85:338:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:222.15:082.89:410.711:400.85:348:11Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:252.26:002.910:500.75:358:10Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:152.36:453.012:270.711:46 AM0.65:368:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:582.47:253.11:110.612:350.55:378:08Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:372.68:013.21:520.41:200.45:388:07Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:142.78:353.32:290.32:020.35:398:06Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:512.99:083.33:010.22:400.35:408:05Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:273.09:423.23:290.23:170.35:418:04Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Block Island, RI?

The lowest tide this week in Block Island, RI is -0.4 ft on Wednesday, Jul 15 at 2:53 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Block Island, RI?

The highest tide this week in Block Island, RI is 4.1 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 8:32 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 6:53 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 maximum.

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 time is high tide in Block Island, RI today?

High tides in Block Island, RI today: 4:04 am (2.6 ft), 4:39 pm (3.5 ft). The 4:39 pm high of 3.5 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Block Island, RI today?

Low tides in Block Island, RI today: 9:42 am (0.1 ft), 11:38 pm (0.2 ft).

What is the tidal range in Block Island, RI today?

Today's tidal range in Block Island, RI is 3.4 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 3.1 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is Waning Crescent (20% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Block Island, RI have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Block Island, RI has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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