Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 8:01 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:213.15:533.411:47-0.25:447:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:163.26:443.712:17-0.212:29-0.35:427:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:063.27:323.91:10-0.41:09-0.45:417:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:543.28:194.02:01-0.41:48-0.45:407:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:413.19:043.92:48-0.42:26-0.35:387:47Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:273.09:493.73:32-0.33:02-0.25:377:48Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:132.910:343.44:13-0.23:390.05:367:49Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:002.711:223.14:560.14:170.25:357:50Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:502.55:450.34:590.55:347:51Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:132.812:442.36:470.55:500.75:337:52Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:082.61:412.37:520.67:030.85:327:53Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:052.52:402.28:500.68:500.95:317:54Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:052.43:432.39:410.610:020.85:297:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:072.44:402.510:250.610:580.75:287:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:012.45:252.711:030.511:460.55:277:57Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:442.56:012.911:350.35:277:58Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:222.66:363.112:290.312:050.25:267:59Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:592.67:113.41:110.212:370.15:258:00New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:372.77:493.51:510.11:120.05:248:01New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:172.88:293.62:300.01:50-0.15:238:02New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:002.89:123.63:08-0.12:31-0.15:228:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:452.89:583.63:460.03:14-0.15:218:03Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:332.810:483.54:270.04:000.05:218:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:262.811:433.35:160.14:510.15:208:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:232.86:200.25:510.35:198:06First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:413.21:242.87:320.27:080.45:198:07First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:423.12:263.08:340.28:410.45:188:08First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:453.03:313.19:310.110:030.35:178:09First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:512.94:353.410:230.111:100.25:178:09Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:562.95:323.611:100.05:168:10Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:532.96:243.812:070.011:54 AM-0.15:168:11Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:15 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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