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 : 1:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 7:37 am (2.6 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 - Mar 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:042.711:393.35:02-0.34:40-0.36:215:36Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:012.46:190.05:33-0.16:195:37Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:403.01:042.17:400.26:450.26:185:38Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:492.82:162.08:560.38:350.36:165:39Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:082.63:342.110:010.39:570.26:145:40Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:192.64:382.210:560.210:570.16:135:42Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:142.75:292.411:410.111:450.06:115:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:002.86:132.612:200.06:105:44Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:392.96:532.812:26-0.112:53-0.16:085:45New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:152.97:292.91:02-0.11:21-0.26:065:46New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:472.98:012.91:34-0.21:45-0.36:055:47New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:182.88:312.92:04-0.22:07-0.36:035:48New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:482.79:002.92:32-0.12:30-0.26:015:49Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:192.59:302.83:000.02:56-0.16:005:51Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:532.410:042.73:310.13:270.05:585:52Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:322.210:432.64:060.24:020.25:565:53Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:162.011:292.54:480.44:440.35:555:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:081.95:440.55:360.45:535:55First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:252.51:091.97:090.66:410.45:515:56First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:312.52:202.09:110.57:570.45:505:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:492.63:362.210:110.39:240.25:485:58Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:032.84:382.610:580.010:37-0.15:465:59Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:023.15:303.011:39-0.211:35-0.45:456:00Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:533.46:193.412:18-0.55:436:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:413.57:063.712:28-0.712:56-0.75:416:03Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:283.57:533.91:20-0.81:34-0.85:406:04Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:163.48:404.02:10-0.92:11-0.85:386:05Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:033.29:293.92:59-0.82:49-0.65:366:06Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:533.010:203.63:50-0.53:29-0.45:356:07Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:462.711:173.34:49-0.24:13-0.15:336:08Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:442.46:020.15:080.15:316:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:28 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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