Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 49m at 4:39 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:40 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:022.63:222.39:230.69:400.46:524:18Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:572.74:142.310:130.510:170.36:534:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:422.84:572.410:560.310:500.26:544:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:212.95:342.511:370.211:200.16:554:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:563.16:092.612:160.16:564:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:293.26:432.612:540.06:574:17New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:033.37:192.712:230.01:30-0.16:584:17New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:383.37:572.712:57-0.12:03-0.16:594:17New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:163.38:372.71:34-0.12:35-0.17:004:17Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:573.29:212.62:120.03:080.07:014:17Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:413.110:092.62:530.03:460.07:014:17Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:303.011:022.63:380.14:310.17:024:17Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:242.911:592.74:310.25:260.17:034:17First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:212.85:380.36:290.17:044:18First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:582.81:232.77:050.37:340.07:044:18First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:012.92:292.78:460.28:39-0.17:054:18First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:083.23:372.89:570.09:40-0.37:064:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:113.44:382.910:56-0.210:34-0.47:064:19Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:073.75:343.011:49-0.411:25-0.57:074:19Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:003.86:263.112:41-0.67:084:20Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:503.97:163.212:14-0.61:29-0.67:084:20Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:393.88:053.21:03-0.62:16-0.67:094:21Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:273.78:543.11:49-0.52:59-0.57:094:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:133.49:422.92:32-0.43:42-0.37:094:22Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:003.110:322.83:14-0.24:27-0.17:104:23Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:482.811:242.63:580.15:150.17:104:23Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:372.64:490.36:070.27:104:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:182.512:262.36:000.56:570.37:114:25Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:112.41:172.17:240.67:450.47:114:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:082.42:152.08:340.68:330.47:114:26Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:082.43:212.09:350.59:190.37:114:27Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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