Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 10:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 4:05 pm (2.8 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 - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:393.510:133.33:06-0.63:55-0.57:114:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:323.211:093.24:02-0.44:44-0.47:114:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:272.95:12-0.25:40-0.37:114:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:083.112:262.76:390.06:44-0.17:114:30Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:093.11:282.47:590.17:510.07:114:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:153.02:362.39:100.18:590.07:114:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:243.03:452.310:120.110:010.07:114:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:263.04:452.311:050.010:540.07:114:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:193.05:362.511:520.011:40-0.17:114:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:063.16:222.612:34-0.17:114:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:493.17:042.712:22-0.11:12-0.27:114:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:283.17:442.712:58-0.21:46-0.27:104:38New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:043.08:212.71:31-0.22:16-0.27:104:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:372.98:562.62:02-0.12:42-0.27:104:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:102.89:302.62:33-0.13:06-0.27:094:41Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:432.610:052.53:060.03:33-0.17:094:42Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:182.510:422.43:430.24:050.07:084:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:582.311:232.44:240.34:420.17:084:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:432.15:140.45:260.27:074:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:092.412:332.06:160.56:170.27:074:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:012.41:312.07:450.57:150.27:064:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:022.52:392.09:250.48:200.17:054:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:112.73:492.210:250.29:30-0.17:054:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:182.94:492.511:15-0.110:35-0.37:044:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:143.25:432.812:01-0.47:034:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:063.56:333.112:46-0.67:024:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:563.77:233.312:27-0.81:29-0.87:024:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:453.78:123.51:20-0.92:10-0.97:014:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:333.79:023.62:11-0.92:50-0.97:004:58Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:223.59:533.53:02-0.83:29-0.86:594:59Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:123.210:463.43:56-0.64:11-0.66:585:00Waning 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 7:26 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 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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