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 3h 19m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:532.65:092.211:310.110:580.06:575:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:362.95:522.412:13-0.16:565:04Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:173.16:342.612:52-0.36:555:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:593.37:172.812:27-0.41:28-0.56:535:06New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:413.48:013.01:11-0.52:02-0.66:525:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:243.48:463.11:54-0.62:35-0.66:515:09Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:093.39:333.22:38-0.63:10-0.66:505:10Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:573.210:233.23:25-0.53:49-0.66:495:11Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:483.011:173.14:17-0.34:33-0.56:485:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:442.75:25-0.15:25-0.36:475:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:153.112:432.57:000.06:26-0.26:455:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:173.01:492.48:260.17:40-0.16:445:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:282.93:022.39:370.09:08-0.16:435:17Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:422.94:112.410:38-0.110:20-0.26:415:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:473.05:102.611:31-0.211:18-0.36:405:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:413.16:012.812:18-0.36:395:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:293.26:482.912:08-0.41:01-0.46:375:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:123.27:323.012:52-0.41:39-0.46:365:23Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:523.28:133.01:32-0.42:11-0.46:355:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:293.08:513.02:06-0.42:38-0.46:335:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:042.99:292.92:37-0.33:00-0.36:325:27Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:382.710:052.73:08-0.23:22-0.26:305:28Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:132.510:412.63:420.03:500.06:295:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:512.311:202.44:200.24:250.16:275:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:332.15:070.35:070.36:265:32Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:022.312:201.96:060.55:560.46:245:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:522.31:141.87:330.56:550.56:235:34Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:522.22:201.89:110.58:050.46:215:35Third Quarter28Sat
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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