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 51m at 3:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 am (3.0 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 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:443.29:562.93:070.23:410.36:426:29Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:183.210:332.73:360.34:140.46:436:27Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:553.111:152.64:090.44:520.56:446:26Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:393.04:470.55:380.76:456:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:042.512:302.95:330.66:370.76:466:22First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:582.51:272.96:290.77:580.76:476:21First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:582.52:303.07:360.79:290.66:496:19First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:042.63:393.18:550.610:320.46:506:17Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:132.94:463.310:220.411:220.16:516:16Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:163.25:453.511:300.16:526:14Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:103.66:373.812:06-0.112:27-0.26:536:12Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:013.97:283.912:49-0.41:20-0.46:546:11Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:504.28:173.91:31-0.52:12-0.56:556:09Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:394.39:073.82:14-0.63:04-0.56:566:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:284.39:573.62:56-0.53:54-0.46:576:06Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:184.110:483.33:38-0.44:48-0.26:586:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:113.811:433.14:21-0.15:510.16:596:03Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:093.55:090.17:050.37:016:02Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:432.81:113.26:090.48:150.57:026:00Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:462.72:172.97:480.69:180.67:035:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:522.63:272.89:130.710:150.67:045:57Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:582.64:322.710:190.711:030.57:055:56Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:572.75:252.711:110.611:430.57:065:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:462.96:082.811:550.57:075:53Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:283.06:452.912:180.412:340.47:095:51Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:043.27:182.912:470.31:100.27:105:50New Moon26Fri
27Sat7:373.37:492.91:140.21:450.27:115:49New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:083.47:212.91:380.11:190.16:124:47New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:403.47:542.91:040.11:510.16:134:46New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:133.38:302.81:330.12:230.26:144:45Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:483.39:092.72:060.22:550.36:164:43Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:28 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 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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