Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 10:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:013.18:193.21:550.22:050.36:127:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:333.28:503.22:210.12:390.26:137:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:053.39:233.12:450.13:100.36:147:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:393.39:583.03:110.13:410.36:157:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:153.310:372.93:400.24:150.46:167:13Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:563.211:222.84:150.24:540.56:177:11Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:433.24:540.35:420.66:187:10Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:132.712:363.15:420.46:470.76:197:08Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:102.61:363.16:410.48:290.76:207:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:132.62:423.27:500.49:570.66:217:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:222.73:543.39:090.410:570.36:227:03Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:333.05:033.510:340.211:470.16:237:01Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:353.36:023.711:43-0.16:246:59Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:303.76:543.812:33-0.112:40-0.36:256:58New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:214.07:433.91:16-0.31:34-0.46:266:56New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:104.18:323.81:58-0.42:26-0.56:276:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:584.29:193.62:37-0.43:15-0.46:286:53New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:454.110:053.43:15-0.34:01-0.26:296:51Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:333.910:533.13:51-0.24:490.16:306:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:233.611:442.94:270.15:430.36:316:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:173.35:070.46:520.66:326:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:392.61:163.05:550.68:040.86:336:44First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:382.52:202.87:060.89:090.86:346:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:422.43:282.78:590.910:070.86:356:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:522.44:332.710:090.810:550.76:366:39Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:532.55:252.811:030.711:360.66:376:37Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:412.76:062.911:480.66:386:36Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:202.96:413.012:110.512:290.46:396:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:543.17:133.012:420.31:070.36:406:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:263.37:453.11:100.21:440.26:416:30Full Moon30Mon
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 1:35 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 71% 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 (71% 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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