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 4h 24m 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 - Apr 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:062.410:242.73:410.13:310.25:286:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:462.211:042.54:190.34:080.45:276:12Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:312.111:502.45:060.54:530.55:256:13Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:212.06:120.65:480.65:236:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:452.31:191.97:570.76:550.75:226:15Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:502.32:282.09:120.68:230.65:206:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:072.43:392.210:040.49:540.45:196:17Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:112.64:342.510:460.210:490.25:176:18Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:002.85:192.911:220.011:37-0.15:156:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:443.16:033.311:56-0.25:146:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:283.36:473.612:23-0.312:30-0.45:126:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:133.37:323.81:09-0.51:07-0.65:116:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:593.48:183.91:55-0.61:45-0.65:096:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:473.39:063.92:41-0.62:26-0.65:076:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:363.19:573.83:30-0.53:10-0.55:066:26Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:302.910:523.54:26-0.33:58-0.35:046:27Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:292.811:543.35:410.04:550.05:036:28First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:322.77:000.16:140.25:016:29First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:003.01:392.68:100.27:580.35:006:30First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:132.92:502.79:140.29:190.34:586:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:262.83:562.810:080.210:230.24:576:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:272.84:513.010:550.111:150.14:556:33Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:172.85:393.211:350.04:546:34Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:002.96:223.312:000.012:090.04:526:35Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:402.97:013.412:410.012:39-0.14:516:36Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:172.98:373.41:17-0.12:04-0.15:507:38Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:532.89:113.32:50-0.12:280.05:487:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:282.79:443.23:200.02:550.15:477:40Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:032.610:163.03:490.13:270.25:467:41Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:392.510:522.94:210.24:020.35:447:42Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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