Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 9:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:302.92:123.47:230.39:110.46:137:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:352.83:223.38:590.410:170.46:147:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:472.84:323.310:190.411:150.46:157:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:562.95:333.311:220.36:167:14Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:533.16:243.412:040.312:150.26:177:12Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:433.27:093.412:470.21:010.26:187:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:283.47:503.41:250.11:430.16:197:09Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:093.48:293.41:590.12:200.16:207:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:473.49:053.32:270.02:530.26:217:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:223.49:403.12:510.13:220.26:227:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:563.310:143.03:160.13:500.36:237:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:283.110:512.83:450.24:210.56:247:00Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:033.011:302.64:190.44:580.66:256:59Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:422.94:560.55:430.86:266:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:152.512:282.85:400.66:440.96:276:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:042.41:202.76:330.78:390.96:286:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:592.32:182.77:350.89:510.96:296:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:012.43:232.88:450.710:440.76:306:50Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:072.64:313.010:030.611:270.56:316:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:082.95:283.211:090.36:326:47Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:593.26:183.512:040.212:040.16:336:45Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:463.67:063.612:410.012:54-0.26:346:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:333.97:543.81:18-0.31:44-0.46:356:41New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:204.18:423.81:57-0.42:33-0.56:366:40New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:094.29:313.72:38-0.53:23-0.46:376:38Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:594.210:213.53:20-0.44:14-0.36:386:36Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:514.011:153.34:04-0.35:11-0.16:396:35Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:483.84:53-0.16:240.26:406:33Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:143.112:503.55:530.27:430.36:416:31First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:172.91:563.37:280.48:530.46:426:30First Quarter30Thu
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 12:31 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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