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 : 9:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 3:02 pm (2.9 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 - Feb 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:332.75:522.412:110.06:575:02Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:092.96:302.612:48-0.26:565:04Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:463.17:092.812:21-0.31:22-0.36:555:05Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:243.27:493.01:02-0.41:51-0.46:535:06Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:043.28:303.11:41-0.52:17-0.56:525:07Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:453.29:143.22:22-0.52:47-0.56:515:09Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:293.110:013.23:04-0.53:21-0.56:505:10Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:172.910:523.13:49-0.34:02-0.46:495:11Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:102.711:473.14:43-0.24:50-0.36:485:12Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:082.55:530.05:47-0.26:475:14Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:473.01:102.47:300.16:57-0.16:455:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:542.92:212.48:550.08:32-0.16:445:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:093.03:362.510:02-0.19:58-0.26:435:17Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:183.14:412.710:59-0.211:01-0.36:425:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:163.25:372.911:49-0.411:54-0.46:405:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:073.36:263.112:34-0.56:395:21New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:533.47:133.212:43-0.51:15-0.66:375:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:373.37:563.21:27-0.61:51-0.66:365:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:183.28:373.22:06-0.52:21-0.56:355:25New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:573.09:163.02:40-0.42:47-0.46:335:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:352.89:542.93:11-0.23:11-0.36:325:27Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:132.610:312.73:410.03:41-0.16:305:28Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:532.311:102.54:150.24:160.06:295:29Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:362.111:532.34:590.34:580.26:275:31First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:242.06:000.55:480.46:265:32First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:412.21:181.97:580.66:480.46:245:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:392.22:261.89:150.57:590.46:235:34First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:572.23:402.010:110.49:260.36:215:35Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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 6:26 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 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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