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 : 9:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 4:22 am (2.1 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 - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:532.84:343.210:330.011:090.15:437:42Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:592.95:333.411:22-0.15:427:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:562.96:243.612:050.012:07-0.15:417:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:462.97:123.712:56-0.112:47-0.25:407:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:333.07:573.71:43-0.21:26-0.25:387:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:183.08:403.62:26-0.22:02-0.15:377:48Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:012.99:223.53:05-0.12:360.05:367:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:432.810:023.33:410.03:090.15:357:50Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:252.710:433.14:160.13:440.25:347:51Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:082.611:242.94:510.24:220.45:337:52Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:532.45:310.45:050.65:317:53Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:082.712:402.36:220.55:570.75:307:54Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:542.51:282.37:210.67:020.85:297:55Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:422.42:172.48:130.68:290.85:287:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:332.43:102.59:000.69:530.75:277:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:312.34:062.79:450.510:540.65:267:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:312.44:592.910:290.411:440.45:267:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:252.55:463.211:110.25:258:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:132.76:313.512:300.211:54 AM0.05:248:01Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:592.87:163.71:150.012:37-0.15:238:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:463.08:033.82:00-0.21:22-0.35:228:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:343.18:513.92:45-0.32:10-0.35:218:03New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:233.29:413.93:29-0.32:59-0.35:218:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:143.210:333.84:15-0.33:49-0.35:208:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:073.211:273.65:05-0.24:43-0.15:198:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:053.26:03-0.15:470.15:188:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:243.41:043.27:060.07:110.25:188:08First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:233.12:053.28:060.18:370.35:178:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:232.93:073.39:020.19:500.35:178:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:272.74:113.39:560.110:540.35:168:10Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:322.75:113.410:470.111:510.25:168:11Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 7:01 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 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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