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 1h 38m at 8:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:323.04:573.310:390.211:330.16:426:29Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:313.45:543.511:430.06:436:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:243.86:473.712:16-0.212:39-0.36:446:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:144.17:373.812:58-0.41:32-0.56:456:24New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:044.38:263.81:40-0.52:24-0.66:466:22New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:534.49:163.72:23-0.53:14-0.56:476:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:434.210:063.53:06-0.44:04-0.36:486:19Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:344.010:583.23:48-0.24:57-0.16:496:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:283.711:533.04:330.06:010.26:506:16Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:283.45:250.37:130.46:526:14First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:532.81:303.16:470.58:210.66:536:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:572.62:362.98:270.79:220.66:546:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:032.63:422.79:380.710:150.66:556:10First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:092.64:422.710:380.711:000.66:566:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:062.85:322.811:260.611:380.56:576:06Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:522.96:132.812:080.56:586:05Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:313.16:502.912:100.412:460.46:596:03Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:053.27:232.912:390.31:220.37:006:02Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:363.37:563.01:060.21:580.27:016:00Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:073.48:292.91:340.12:310.27:035:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:393.49:042.92:050.13:020.27:045:57Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:143.39:412.82:380.13:310.37:055:56Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:513.310:222.73:130.24:020.47:065:54Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:333.211:082.63:510.34:390.57:075:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:213.14:340.45:260.57:085:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:002.611:582.64:240.55:270.66:094:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:153.05:260.56:520.56:114:49Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:592.71:183.06:420.58:090.46:124:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:042.92:253.08:130.49:080.26:134:46Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:103.23:323.19:340.29:590.06:144:45Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:103.54:333.310:36-0.110:45-0.26:154:44Waning Crescent31Fri
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 12:22 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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