Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:46 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 6:15 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:193.58:412.81:340.12:360.26:174:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:033.49:272.72:130.13:150.36:184:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:513.310:192.62:560.24:010.46:194:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:463.211:182.63:440.35:040.56:204:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:473.14:440.46:310.56:224:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:222.612:513.06:020.57:420.46:234:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:272.81:573.07:490.58:400.26:244:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:353.03:043.09:140.39:310.06:254:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:393.34:063.110:170.110:16-0.16:264:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:353.65:003.111:12-0.110:58-0.36:284:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:263.85:503.212:02-0.26:294:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:144.06:393.212:51-0.36:304:30Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:004.07:263.112:20-0.31:37-0.36:314:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:463.88:123.01:00-0.32:21-0.26:324:28Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:323.68:582.91:41-0.13:030.06:344:27Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:173.39:462.72:210.03:470.26:354:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:053.010:372.53:020.24:380.46:364:26Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:552.811:332.43:460.45:430.66:374:25Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:492.64:380.66:460.66:384:24Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:312.312:432.45:510.87:390.66:394:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:282.31:382.37:290.88:250.66:414:23Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:262.42:362.28:410.89:060.66:424:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:202.53:312.39:380.69:410.56:434:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:062.74:182.310:270.510:120.36:444:21Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:442.94:582.411:100.310:430.26:454:20Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:203.25:362.511:510.111:170.16:464:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:573.36:162.612:310.06:474:19New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:373.56:572.71:11-0.16:484:19New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:193.57:402.712:34-0.11:50-0.16:504:19New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:033.58:262.81:16-0.22:30-0.16:514:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:00 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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