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 3h 40m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:503.59:142.82:01-0.23:11-0.16:524:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:403.410:072.82:48-0.13:580.06:534:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:333.211:052.83:390.04:530.16:544:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:313.14:420.25:570.16:554:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:062.812:302.96:090.36:590.06:564:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:082.91:322.77:480.37:550.06:574:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:123.12:372.69:050.28:50-0.16:584:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:163.23:432.610:080.19:42-0.16:584:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:163.44:422.611:04-0.110:31-0.26:594:17Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:103.55:342.711:55-0.211:18-0.27:004:17Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:003.66:232.812:42-0.27:014:17Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:473.57:102.812:02-0.21:27-0.27:024:17Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:323.47:562.812:46-0.22:08-0.27:034:17Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:163.38:402.71:27-0.22:47-0.17:034:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:573.19:242.62:070.03:240.07:044:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:382.910:092.52:450.14:000.17:054:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:182.710:562.43:250.24:380.37:054:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:002.511:432.34:090.45:190.47:064:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:422.35:030.66:020.47:074:19Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:302.312:272.26:130.76:430.57:074:20Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:172.31:162.07:360.77:260.57:084:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:072.42:122.08:510.68:130.47:084:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:022.53:172.09:520.49:040.37:094:21Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:562.74:162.110:430.39:560.27:094:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:452.95:052.211:290.110:440.07:104:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:313.25:512.412:14-0.17:104:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:173.46:372.612:57-0.27:104:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:033.57:242.812:19-0.31:40-0.37:114:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:503.68:122.91:08-0.42:21-0.47:114:25New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:383.69:013.01:57-0.53:01-0.47:114:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:263.49:513.02:47-0.43:42-0.47:114:26Waxing 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 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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