Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 3:57 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:592.77:223.21:070.412:530.46:127:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:342.97:563.31:430.31:330.36:137:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:103.18:303.42:150.22:110.26:147:16Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:473.39:073.42:420.12:480.16:157:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:253.49:463.33:080.03:250.16:167:13Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:063.410:283.23:370.04:030.26:177:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:503.511:143.14:110.04:470.36:187:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:393.44:510.15:390.46:197:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:062.912:333.45:380.26:490.56:207:06Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:042.81:323.36:350.38:320.66:217:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:062.72:373.37:410.39:530.56:227:03Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:152.83:503.49:010.310:570.36:237:01Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:282.95:023.510:300.211:520.16:246:59Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:323.16:023.611:390.16:256:58Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:283.46:543.812:400.012:36-0.16:266:56Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:183.67:423.81:25-0.21:28-0.26:276:54New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:063.88:283.72:07-0.22:16-0.36:286:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:523.89:113.62:44-0.23:01-0.26:296:51New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:363.89:533.43:16-0.23:41-0.16:306:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:183.610:353.13:440.04:190.16:316:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:013.411:182.94:110.24:580.46:326:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:463.24:410.45:420.66:336:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:042.612:332.95:180.66:450.86:346:42First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:532.41:242.76:040.88:110.96:356:41First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:472.32:222.67:010.99:230.96:366:39First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:502.23:342.68:171.010:240.86:376:37First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:042.24:442.710:020.911:130.76:386:35Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:052.45:332.811:050.711:540.66:396:34Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:482.66:123.011:520.56:406:32Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:262.96:473.212:300.412:340.36:416:30Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:53 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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