Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 2:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:453.79:133.12:07-0.63:20-0.57:114:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:353.410:042.92:56-0.54:06-0.47:114:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:253.110:582.83:44-0.24:56-0.27:114:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:162.811:532.74:400.05:480.07:124:30Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:082.55:510.36:380.27:124:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:482.51:002.27:080.47:250.37:114:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:452.51:562.08:160.58:110.37:114:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:452.43:001.99:180.58:580.47:114:33Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:442.54:011.910:120.49:440.37:114:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:352.64:512.010:590.310:270.27:114:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:182.75:332.111:420.111:080.17:114:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:562.86:102.212:230.07:104:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:322.96:462.41:03-0.17:104:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:083.07:232.512:26-0.11:40-0.27:104:40New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:443.18:012.51:05-0.22:12-0.27:094:41New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:213.18:402.61:43-0.22:41-0.27:094:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:003.09:222.62:21-0.23:10-0.27:084:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:422.910:082.73:01-0.13:43-0.27:084:44Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:282.810:582.73:460.04:22-0.27:074:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:192.711:512.84:390.15:08-0.27:074:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:142.55:440.26:01-0.27:064:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:482.81:142.47:130.27:01-0.17:064:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:502.92:212.48:510.18:07-0.27:054:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:593.03:332.410:04-0.19:21-0.27:044:51Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:083.24:392.611:03-0.310:29-0.47:044:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:093.45:362.811:56-0.411:29-0.57:034:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:043.56:293.012:47-0.67:024:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:553.67:193.112:24-0.61:33-0.77:014:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:433.68:073.11:15-0.72:16-0.77:004:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:293.58:533.12:02-0.62:55-0.66:594:59Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:133.29:393.02:45-0.53:31-0.56:585:00Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:54 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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