Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 2:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 8:51 am (2.9 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 - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:373.35:532.612:020.16:524:18Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:173.36:332.712:400.06:534:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:553.37:102.712:110.01:140.06:544:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:303.37:472.612:390.01:470.06:554:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:043.28:232.61:120.02:180.06:564:17New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:383.08:592.51:460.12:500.16:574:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:142.99:382.32:230.23:230.26:584:17Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:522.710:202.23:010.34:010.36:594:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:352.611:072.23:430.54:460.47:004:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:232.511:582.24:310.65:390.57:014:17First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:152.45:310.76:350.47:014:17First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:512.31:102.46:450.77:280.37:024:17First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:482.52:102.48:160.58:210.27:034:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:482.73:152.59:350.39:140.07:044:18Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:483.14:162.610:320.010:05-0.27:044:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:423.45:102.811:24-0.210:54-0.47:054:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:333.76:023.012:14-0.57:064:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:243.96:543.11:05-0.67:064:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:154.07:453.212:34-0.71:55-0.77:074:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:074.08:373.21:26-0.72:45-0.77:084:20Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:003.99:303.12:18-0.73:35-0.57:084:20Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:533.610:263.03:11-0.54:31-0.47:094:21Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:503.311:252.94:09-0.35:32-0.27:094:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:483.05:260.06:34-0.17:094:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:252.912:472.76:520.17:310.07:104:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:272.81:482.48:070.28:240.17:104:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:312.82:522.39:130.39:150.27:104:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:332.83:542.210:100.310:000.27:114:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:282.94:462.210:590.210:400.17:114:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:152.95:312.311:420.111:150.17:114:26Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:573.06:122.312:210.17:114:27Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:45 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 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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