Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 2:53 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 8:59 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:132.73:433.28:580.410:510.36:426:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:252.94:543.410:280.311:420.16:436:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:283.25:543.611:370.06:446:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:223.66:463.812:27-0.112:33-0.26:456:24Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:123.97:353.81:10-0.31:26-0.46:466:22New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:004.18:223.71:50-0.42:16-0.46:476:21New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:474.19:083.62:28-0.43:04-0.46:486:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:334.19:543.43:03-0.33:49-0.26:496:17Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:193.910:403.13:36-0.14:340.06:516:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:063.611:292.84:100.15:220.36:526:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:573.24:460.46:260.56:536:13Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:232.612:532.95:300.67:420.76:546:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:212.41:552.76:260.88:510.86:556:09First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:252.33:042.68:151.09:510.86:566:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:362.34:142.69:500.910:420.76:576:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:402.45:102.710:490.811:240.66:586:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:302.65:532.811:350.66:596:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:092.86:282.912:000.512:160.57:006:02Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:423.07:013.012:310.312:550.37:026:00Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:143.27:333.012:590.21:320.27:035:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:463.48:063.11:250.12:080.17:045:57Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:203.58:433.11:530.02:420.17:055:56Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:573.69:223.02:240.03:160.17:065:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:373.610:052.92:580.03:510.17:075:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:213.510:532.83:370.04:310.37:085:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:113.411:472.74:200.15:210.47:105:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:073.35:090.36:370.57:115:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:482.61:103.26:110.48:200.57:125:47Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:522.72:173.17:300.59:300.47:135:46Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:012.82:283.18:110.49:270.26:144:45Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:103.03:363.29:330.210:170.06:154:44Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:56 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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