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 4h 10m 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 - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:152.93:442.79:520.510:010.46:174:41Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:123.04:352.710:410.410:390.36:194:40Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:593.15:192.811:230.311:110.26:204:39Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:393.25:582.812:010.36:214:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:163.36:342.812:370.26:224:37Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:493.37:092.912:070.11:110.16:234:36Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:203.37:432.812:370.11:440.16:254:35Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:523.28:182.81:100.12:140.26:264:33Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:253.28:542.71:450.12:430.36:274:32Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:013.19:342.62:220.23:130.46:284:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:413.010:182.53:000.33:490.56:294:30Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:262.811:092.53:430.44:320.56:314:29Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:182.84:330.55:280.56:324:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:032.512:142.75:340.66:330.56:334:28Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:012.61:132.76:480.67:390.46:344:27Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:012.82:182.88:130.48:410.26:354:26Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:053.13:252.99:330.29:370.06:374:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:053.54:263.110:34-0.110:28-0.36:384:24Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:593.85:223.211:28-0.311:17-0.56:394:24Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:514.16:143.412:21-0.56:404:23New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:424.27:063.512:06-0.61:12-0.66:414:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:334.27:573.412:55-0.62:03-0.66:424:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:244.18:493.41:45-0.62:52-0.56:444:21Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:163.99:423.22:35-0.43:43-0.46:454:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:103.610:373.03:26-0.24:38-0.16:464:20Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:063.211:362.94:260.15:400.16:474:20First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:042.95:530.36:410.26:484:19First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:372.81:032.77:140.57:370.36:494:19First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:382.72:032.58:220.58:280.46:504:18First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:402.73:052.49:210.59:140.46:514:18Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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