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 4h 32m 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:062.33:352.010:120.39:280.36:205:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:142.64:352.211:000.110:350.16:185:38Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:052.85:242.511:42-0.111:27-0.26:175:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:513.16:092.912:20-0.36:155:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:353.36:543.212:14-0.412:57-0.56:135:41New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:203.57:403.41:01-0.61:33-0.76:125:42New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:053.58:263.61:47-0.72:09-0.86:105:43New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:513.49:133.62:34-0.72:46-0.86:095:45Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:403.310:033.63:21-0.63:25-0.76:075:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:313.010:573.44:15-0.44:09-0.56:055:47Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:272.811:553.25:25-0.25:00-0.36:045:48First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:282.56:520.06:03-0.16:025:49First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:593.01:342.48:100.17:310.16:005:50First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:112.82:462.49:200.19:060.15:595:51First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:282.83:572.510:200.110:160.15:575:52Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:332.84:552.711:110.011:120.05:555:53Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:262.95:452.811:56-0.111:59-0.15:545:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:113.06:293.012:35-0.25:525:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:523.07:103.112:40-0.21:08-0.25:505:57Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:293.07:483.11:17-0.21:37-0.35:495:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:032.98:233.11:49-0.22:00-0.25:475:59Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:352.88:553.02:18-0.22:20-0.25:456:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:072.79:272.92:46-0.12:44-0.15:446:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:412.510:002.83:170.03:140.05:426:02Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:172.310:372.63:520.23:480.25:406:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:592.211:202.54:340.34:280.35:396:04Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:462.15:240.55:160.55:376:05Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:092.412:402.06:300.66:150.55:356:06Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:072.41:412.08:110.67:240.55:346:07Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:152.42:522.29:270.48:490.45:326:09Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:292.63:592.510:190.210:100.25:306:10Waning Crescent31Tue
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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