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 1h 44m 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 - Mar 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:082.44:352.210:570.210:300.16:205:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:572.65:202.511:370.011:19-0.16:185:38Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:382.96:012.812:13-0.26:175:39Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:193.16:423.112:04-0.312:45-0.46:155:40Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:003.27:253.412:47-0.51:16-0.56:145:41Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:433.38:083.51:30-0.61:48-0.76:125:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:273.38:533.62:13-0.72:22-0.76:105:43Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:133.29:413.62:56-0.63:00-0.66:095:45Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:023.010:323.43:43-0.53:42-0.56:075:46Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:562.811:293.34:38-0.34:30-0.36:055:47Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:542.65:53-0.15:30-0.16:045:48Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:313.112:582.57:230.16:520.06:025:49Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:392.92:082.58:390.18:410.16:005:50Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:532.93:222.59:440.09:570.05:595:51Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:032.94:282.710:40-0.110:56-0.15:575:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:013.05:222.911:27-0.211:47-0.25:565:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:503.16:093.112:09-0.35:545:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:343.16:533.212:33-0.312:46-0.45:525:56New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:153.17:333.31:13-0.31:18-0.45:505:57New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:543.08:103.21:49-0.31:44-0.45:495:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:302.98:453.12:20-0.32:08-0.35:475:59New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:062.89:183.02:48-0.12:35-0.25:456:00Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:422.69:512.83:150.03:060.05:446:01Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:202.410:272.63:460.23:410.15:426:02Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:012.211:082.54:240.34:220.35:406:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:472.111:562.45:130.55:100.45:396:04First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:392.06:240.66:080.55:376:05First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:502.31:382.08:210.67:170.55:356:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:542.32:462.29:240.58:410.55:346:07First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:062.43:512.410:120.39:580.25:326:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:102.64:432.710:520.110:540.05:306:10Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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