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 6h 15m 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 - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:142.51:452.77:040.58:130.95:168:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:592.42:302.77:490.59:310.85:178:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:512.33:232.88:380.510:370.75:188:22Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:522.34:242.99:330.511:310.65:188:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:552.45:213.110:310.45:198:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:512.66:133.412:200.411:26 AM0.25:198:22Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:412.87:013.61:050.212:190.05:208:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:303.07:493.81:500.01:10-0.15:218:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:183.28:373.92:32-0.12:02-0.25:218:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:073.49:253.93:13-0.22:54-0.35:228:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:573.510:143.83:52-0.33:45-0.25:238:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:483.611:043.64:32-0.34:38-0.15:238:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:413.611:573.45:15-0.25:400.05:248:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:373.66:03-0.16:570.25:258:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:533.11:353.56:570.08:160.35:268:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:512.92:363.57:580.19:280.45:268:17First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:532.73:423.49:040.210:350.45:278:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:022.64:493.410:150.311:340.45:288:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:092.65:493.411:180.35:298:15Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:072.86:413.412:260.312:120.25:308:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:592.97:283.51:130.21:010.25:318:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:453.08:113.41:560.21:450.25:328:13Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:293.18:513.42:340.12:240.25:328:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:103.19:283.33:070.12:590.25:338:11Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:483.110:023.23:360.13:310.35:348:10Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:253.010:373.04:010.14:030.45:358:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:002.911:122.94:270.24:380.55:368:08Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:362.811:502.74:560.35:190.65:378:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:152.85:310.46:070.85:388:06Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:322.512:562.86:120.57:060.95:398:05Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:172.41:432.86:590.58:250.95:408:04Third 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 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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