Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 26m at 3:13 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:352.79:413.13:320.13:040.15:437:43Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:122.610:193.14:000.23:400.25:417:44Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:542.611:013.04:310.34:200.25:407:45Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:402.511:492.95:090.35:050.35:397:46Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:322.55:560.45:580.45:387:47First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:422.81:282.66:550.47:020.55:377:48First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:402.82:272.88:000.38:170.45:357:49First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:422.83:303.09:070.29:440.35:347:50First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:492.94:353.310:110.011:010.15:337:51Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:563.05:343.611:07-0.25:327:52Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:573.26:283.912:02-0.211:58 AM-0.35:317:53Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:523.37:204.112:58-0.412:47-0.55:307:54Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:453.48:114.21:52-0.61:37-0.55:297:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:373.49:024.22:44-0.62:27-0.55:287:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:283.49:534.03:34-0.63:15-0.45:277:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:193.310:443.84:22-0.44:03-0.25:267:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:113.111:373.45:13-0.24:540.05:257:59Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:073.06:090.05:570.35:248:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:323.11:042.87:080.27:200.55:238:01Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:282.82:012.78:020.38:330.65:228:02Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:242.62:592.78:520.49:360.75:228:03Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:222.53:592.79:380.510:330.75:218:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:222.44:552.810:200.511:230.65:208:05Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:152.45:422.910:590.45:198:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:012.46:223.012:080.511:35 AM0.45:198:07Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:422.56:583.112:500.412:100.35:188:07Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:192.67:323.21:310.312:470.25:188:08New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:562.78:063.32:110.21:250.15:178:09New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:342.78:423.32:490.12:030.15:168:10New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:122.89:203.33:230.12:430.15:168:11New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:532.810:013.33:530.13:220.25:158:12Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 5:56 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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