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 : 3:46 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 9:50 am (3.5 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 - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:242.812:512.46:360.26:33-0.16:575:02First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:252.91:572.38:210.17:39-0.16:565:03First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:332.93:092.49:420.08:55-0.26:555:05Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:453.14:192.510:45-0.210:11-0.36:545:06Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:503.35:192.811:39-0.411:15-0.56:535:07Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:473.56:123.012:30-0.66:525:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:393.67:033.212:11-0.71:17-0.76:505:10Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:283.67:513.21:04-0.72:00-0.76:495:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:143.58:383.31:51-0.72:39-0.76:485:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:583.39:233.22:35-0.63:14-0.66:475:13Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:413.010:083.03:16-0.43:45-0.46:465:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:242.710:552.83:56-0.24:12-0.26:445:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:072.411:412.64:400.04:420.06:435:17Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:532.25:330.35:190.26:425:18Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:302.412:411.96:460.46:050.36:405:20Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:222.31:361.88:070.57:010.56:395:21Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:282.22:511.79:190.58:160.56:385:22Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:432.34:051.810:170.49:470.46:365:23Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:402.44:562.011:060.310:440.26:355:24Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:242.65:362.211:490.111:300.16:345:26Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:022.86:132.412:28-0.16:325:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:372.96:492.612:11-0.11:03-0.26:315:28New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:123.17:262.812:50-0.31:33-0.36:295:29New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:483.18:053.01:28-0.42:01-0.46:285:30New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:263.18:453.12:05-0.42:28-0.56:265:32Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:073.19:283.22:43-0.42:59-0.56:255:33Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:522.910:153.23:24-0.33:35-0.56:235:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:402.711:063.14:11-0.24:17-0.46:225:35Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 12:48 pm — 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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