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 2h 28m 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:523.111:223.54:44-0.74:40-0.67:216:36Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:442.85:41-0.45:22-0.37:196:37Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:173.212:392.56:50-0.16:120.07:186:38Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:162.91:382.38:050.27:260.27:166:39Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:212.62:442.19:160.39:090.37:146:41Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:332.53:582.110:210.410:260.47:136:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:442.45:052.211:160.311:240.37:116:43Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:412.55:582.312:010.27:106:44Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:272.66:412.512:110.212:390.17:086:45Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:062.77:202.712:510.11:130.07:066:46Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:412.87:542.81:280.01:43-0.17:056:47New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:132.88:252.92:03-0.12:10-0.27:036:48New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:432.88:553.02:36-0.22:34-0.37:016:50New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:142.89:253.03:05-0.22:59-0.27:006:51New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:462.79:583.03:33-0.13:26-0.26:586:52Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:222.610:342.94:010.03:58-0.16:566:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:012.411:162.84:340.14:340.06:556:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:472.35:140.25:160.16:536:55Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:042.712:402.36:050.36:080.16:516:56First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:592.71:392.27:110.47:110.26:506:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:012.72:452.38:540.48:250.26:486:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:122.73:572.510:210.29:540.16:466:59Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:262.95:052.811:17-0.111:15-0.26:457:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:313.16:033.212:06-0.36:437:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:273.36:553.612:17-0.512:50-0.66:417:03Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:193.57:453.91:13-0.71:33-0.76:407:04Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:083.58:344.02:05-0.82:15-0.86:387:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:573.59:224.02:55-0.92:55-0.86:367:06Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:443.310:103.83:43-0.83:34-0.66:357:07Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:333.110:593.64:30-0.54:13-0.46:337:08Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:232.811:523.25:20-0.34:53-0.16:317:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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