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 5h 05m 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 - May 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:192.311:322.74:570.34:400.55:437:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:042.25:410.55:240.65:427:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:192.612:542.26:390.66:180.75:407:45Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:112.51:482.27:540.67:240.85:397:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:092.52:472.39:060.68:420.75:387:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:122.63:512.510:010.410:130.55:377:48Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:192.74:522.810:470.211:190.35:367:49Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:182.95:453.211:280.05:347:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:113.16:333.612:120.012:08-0.25:337:51Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:003.27:213.91:03-0.312:50-0.45:327:52New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:503.38:094.11:54-0.51:34-0.55:317:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:403.48:594.22:44-0.62:20-0.65:307:54New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:303.39:504.13:34-0.63:07-0.55:297:55Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:233.210:433.94:26-0.43:56-0.45:287:56Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:183.111:403.75:25-0.34:49-0.25:277:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:173.06:32-0.15:530.15:267:58Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:413.41:182.97:400.17:230.35:257:59First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:443.12:222.88:430.28:490.45:248:00First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:492.93:272.99:400.310:000.45:238:01First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:552.74:303.010:310.311:010.45:238:02Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:562.65:263.111:160.311:530.45:228:03Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:472.66:133.211:540.35:218:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:312.66:553.312:370.312:260.25:208:05Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:122.77:343.31:170.212:540.25:208:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:502.78:103.31:550.21:210.25:198:07Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:272.78:443.32:300.11:520.25:188:07Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:032.79:173.23:040.12:270.25:188:08Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:392.69:523.13:370.23:030.35:178:09Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:172.510:293.04:090.33:400.45:168:10Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:572.411:092.94:440.44:190.55:168:11Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:412.411:542.85:240.55:030.65:158:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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