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 08m 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 - Nov 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:242.811:072.43:370.54:320.66:174:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:102.611:572.34:230.75:330.76:184:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:022.65:190.87:090.86:204:39Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:512.312:572.56:270.88:100.76:214:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:482.51:572.67:490.78:570.56:224:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:482.73:012.79:100.69:380.46:234:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:453.04:012.810:090.310:160.16:244:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:353.34:543.010:590.010:56-0.16:264:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:233.75:433.211:46-0.211:37-0.36:274:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:104.06:323.412:34-0.46:284:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:584.17:213.512:21-0.51:22-0.56:294:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:474.28:113.51:07-0.52:11-0.56:304:30New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:384.19:033.41:54-0.53:00-0.56:324:29Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:313.99:583.22:44-0.43:55-0.36:334:28Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:273.710:573.13:37-0.24:59-0.16:344:27Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:283.411:593.04:440.16:110.06:354:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:303.16:250.27:170.16:364:25First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:043.01:352.97:490.38:170.26:374:25First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:103.02:402.88:580.39:110.26:394:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:153.03:422.79:580.39:590.26:404:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:133.14:362.710:500.210:400.16:414:23Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:033.25:222.711:350.211:150.16:424:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:463.36:052.812:150.16:434:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:253.36:442.812:520.16:444:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:023.37:222.812:160.01:270.06:464:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:363.27:592.812:470.01:590.16:474:20Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:083.18:352.71:210.02:290.16:484:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:413.09:122.61:570.12:570.26:494:19Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:162.99:512.52:340.23:270.36:504:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:542.810:342.43:130.34:020.46:514:18Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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