Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 10:11 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:513.38:154.12:07-0.31:36-0.35:178:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:443.49:064.02:58-0.42:30-0.35:178:22New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:353.49:563.93:45-0.33:21-0.25:188:22Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:253.310:453.64:32-0.24:090.05:188:22Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:163.211:343.35:18-0.14:590.25:198:22Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:093.16:060.15:560.45:208:21Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:243.01:023.06:540.37:030.65:208:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:122.81:532.97:380.48:090.75:218:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:002.52:452.88:180.59:110.85:228:20First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:512.43:412.88:550.610:100.85:228:20First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:502.34:372.89:380.611:040.75:238:20Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:512.35:282.910:260.611:530.65:248:19Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:422.36:113.011:130.55:258:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:262.46:513.212:380.511:58 AM0.45:258:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:062.67:283.31:220.412:410.35:268:17Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:452.78:063.42:030.21:240.25:278:17Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:252.88:453.42:420.22:060.25:288:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:062.99:253.53:160.12:470.25:298:15Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:483.010:073.43:470.13:290.25:298:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:333.110:523.34:180.14:130.25:308:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:203.111:403.24:530.15:010.35:318:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:123.25:350.15:580.45:328:12Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:323.11:063.36:230.17:110.55:338:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:273.02:023.37:170.18:420.55:348:11Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:272.93:043.48:160.110:040.45:358:10Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:332.84:113.59:210.111:110.25:368:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:432.95:183.610:310.05:378:08Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:473.06:173.812:090.111:36 AM0.05:388:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:443.27:113.91:03-0.112:35-0.15:398:06New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:373.38:023.91:53-0.21:31-0.25:398:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:273.48:503.82:40-0.22:22-0.25:408:04New Moon31Fri
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 1:25 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 7% 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 (7% 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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