Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 5:08 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:533.59:164.13:06-0.42:44-0.45:178:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:453.610:073.93:53-0.43:39-0.45:178:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:373.610:583.74:39-0.34:34-0.25:188:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:313.511:493.35:25-0.25:340.15:188:22Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:253.46:120.06:420.35:198:22First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:413.01:203.36:590.27:510.55:208:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:322.72:143.17:430.38:550.65:208:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:252.43:123.08:260.59:570.75:218:21First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:242.34:142.99:120.610:540.75:228:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:302.25:132.910:080.611:450.75:228:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:292.36:043.011:030.65:238:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:192.46:483.012:300.611:52 AM0.55:248:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:022.57:283.11:130.512:370.55:248:19Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:422.68:053.21:530.41:200.45:258:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:202.78:393.22:310.32:010.35:268:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:562.89:123.23:050.22:400.35:278:17Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:322.99:463.23:340.23:160.35:288:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:092.910:223.13:580.23:520.45:288:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:483.011:013.04:230.24:310.55:298:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:303.011:462.94:540.25:150.55:308:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:163.15:320.26:080.65:318:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:352.81:073.26:170.27:140.65:328:12Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:292.72:013.27:100.28:370.65:338:12Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:292.63:043.38:090.210:090.55:348:11Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:372.64:133.49:160.211:170.35:358:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:482.85:223.610:290.15:368:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:533.06:223.812:150.111:39 AM-0.15:378:08Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:503.37:184.01:08-0.112:43-0.35:378:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:443.58:094.01:58-0.31:42-0.45:388:06New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:363.78:594.02:44-0.42:37-0.45:398:05New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:263.79:463.83:27-0.43:29-0.35:408:04Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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