Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 1:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.011:302.94:11-0.15:06-0.27:114:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:462.85:190.06:01-0.17:114:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:282.912:442.66:480.16:59-0.17:114:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:293.01:472.48:150.17:59-0.17:124:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:353.12:562.39:280.19:03-0.17:114:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:413.24:042.310:300.010:05-0.17:114:32Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:413.35:032.411:25-0.111:00-0.27:114:33Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:353.35:552.512:15-0.27:114:34Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:253.36:442.61:00-0.37:114:35New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:123.37:292.712:38-0.31:42-0.37:114:36New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:553.28:132.71:21-0.32:19-0.37:114:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:363.18:542.61:59-0.22:53-0.27:104:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:152.99:352.62:33-0.13:23-0.27:104:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:522.810:152.53:080.03:52-0.17:104:40Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:292.510:562.43:440.24:210.07:094:41Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:082.311:362.34:270.34:560.17:094:42Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:492.15:200.55:350.27:084:43First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:182.312:342.06:280.66:190.37:084:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:022.31:261.88:000.67:090.37:074:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:542.32:291.89:200.58:060.37:074:47First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:582.43:391.810:200.49:080.27:064:48Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:032.64:382.011:100.210:090.07:054:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:582.85:272.211:550.011:04-0.27:054:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:473.16:142.512:38-0.27:044:52Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:343.37:002.71:19-0.47:034:53Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:213.57:462.912:45-0.61:58-0.57:034:54Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:073.58:343.11:35-0.72:35-0.67:024:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:533.59:223.22:23-0.73:11-0.67:014:57Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:413.310:133.23:13-0.63:49-0.67:004:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:313.011:073.24:07-0.44:29-0.56:594:59Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:252.75:13-0.25:16-0.36:585:00Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:40 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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