Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 3:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:42 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:322.62:012.86:500.79:030.76:426:29Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:342.53:082.78:250.810:020.86:436:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:412.54:182.79:460.810:530.76:456:25Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:442.55:142.710:450.711:360.66:466:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:352.75:582.811:330.66:476:22Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:162.96:352.912:130.512:140.56:486:20Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:523.17:073.012:460.412:530.36:496:19Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:263.27:383.11:160.21:300.26:506:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:583.48:103.11:420.22:060.16:516:15New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:313.48:453.12:060.12:400.16:526:14New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:063.59:223.12:330.13:130.16:536:12New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:453.510:033.03:040.13:470.26:546:10Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:263.410:482.93:400.14:260.36:556:09Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:143.311:402.84:200.25:120.46:566:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:073.25:070.36:110.56:576:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:372.71:073.26:050.47:360.56:596:04First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:392.72:113.27:160.59:060.47:006:03First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:462.83:203.28:490.410:110.27:016:01First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:563.04:293.310:240.311:060.07:026:00Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:013.35:313.511:290.011:53-0.27:035:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:573.66:243.612:24-0.27:045:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:493.97:143.712:37-0.31:16-0.37:055:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:374.18:023.71:18-0.42:05-0.47:065:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:244.18:493.61:58-0.42:52-0.47:085:52Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:104.09:363.42:36-0.43:36-0.37:095:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:553.810:223.23:12-0.24:20-0.17:105:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:413.511:112.93:480.05:060.27:115:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:293.24:260.26:030.47:125:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:042.711:22 AM2.94:090.56:150.66:134:46Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:002.512:182.75:020.77:210.76:154:44Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:002.41:182.56:190.88:180.76:164:43Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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