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 53m at 7:53 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:423.211:102.73:510.34:380.56:436:28Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:212.911:542.54:260.45:170.76:446:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:032.85:080.66:120.86:456:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:422.412:512.65:560.88:040.96:466:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:352.31:452.66:560.99:150.96:476:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:322.32:452.68:080.910:110.86:486:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:362.43:532.69:350.810:560.66:496:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:362.64:532.810:450.611:340.56:506:17Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:262.95:413.011:360.46:516:15Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:093.26:253.212:070.212:210.16:526:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:513.67:093.412:380.01:05-0.16:536:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:343.87:533.51:11-0.21:49-0.36:546:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:194.08:403.51:48-0.32:34-0.36:556:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:054.19:283.52:28-0.43:20-0.36:566:07Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:544.110:183.43:10-0.34:07-0.26:586:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:463.911:123.23:56-0.25:01-0.16:596:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:433.74:460.06:120.17:006:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:113.112:453.55:470.27:350.37:016:01First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:153.01:503.37:230.38:460.37:026:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:212.92:583.29:020.49:480.37:035:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:313.04:073.110:140.310:430.27:045:57Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:373.15:083.111:150.211:310.17:055:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:343.35:593.112:060.27:075:54Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:233.56:453.212:120.112:520.17:085:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:073.57:273.212:470.01:330.17:095:51Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:473.68:073.11:190.02:110.07:105:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:253.58:453.11:460.02:450.17:115:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:003.49:233.02:140.03:150.17:125:47Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:343.310:002.82:450.13:430.27:145:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:083.19:382.72:200.23:120.46:154:44Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:432.910:202.52:570.43:480.56:164:43Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:27 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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