Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 9:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:072.512:272.26:040.56:160.17:114:28First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:002.61:252.27:230.57:120.17:114:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:592.72:312.29:020.38:150.07:114:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:052.93:412.410:110.19:22-0.27:114:30Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:113.24:442.611:06-0.210:26-0.47:114:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:103.56:402.912:58-0.48:115:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:043.77:333.112:25-0.61:47-0.68:115:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:573.98:243.31:21-0.82:35-0.88:115:34Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:483.99:153.42:17-0.93:20-0.88:115:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:373.810:063.43:10-0.94:04-0.88:115:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:273.510:573.44:02-0.74:46-0.78:105:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:173.211:513.24:56-0.55:30-0.58:105:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:102.86:00-0.26:17-0.38:105:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:473.11:042.57:150.07:10-0.18:095:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:452.92:012.28:290.28:080.18:095:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:472.73:042.09:390.39:150.28:095:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:552.64:151.910:420.410:220.38:085:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:002.65:192.011:360.311:180.38:085:45Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:552.66:102.112:220.28:075:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:412.76:542.312:050.21:030.18:075:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:212.87:342.412:460.11:400.08:065:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:582.98:102.51:240.02:15-0.18:055:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:302.98:442.62:00-0.12:47-0.28:055:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:012.99:162.62:33-0.23:14-0.38:045:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:312.89:492.73:05-0.13:37-0.38:035:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:042.710:242.73:37-0.14:00-0.28:025:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:392.611:022.74:110.04:29-0.28:015:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:192.511:442.74:480.15:03-0.18:015:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:052.35:330.25:45-0.18:005:58First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:322.712:572.26:280.36:350.07:596:00First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:262.71:562.27:390.37:340.07:586:01First Quarter31Thu
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 1:24 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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