Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 11:53 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:422.711:232.64:030.14:450.07:114:28Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:332.65:000.25:340.07:114:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:182.712:292.56:110.36:270.07:114:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:152.81:302.47:370.27:26-0.17:114:30Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:173.02:382.39:050.18:30-0.17:114:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:233.23:492.410:14-0.19:38-0.27:114:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:273.44:522.611:12-0.310:41-0.47:114:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:253.65:492.712:06-0.47:114:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:193.76:412.912:57-0.67:114:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:113.77:323.012:35-0.61:45-0.67:114:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:003.78:213.01:28-0.62:30-0.67:104:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:483.59:093.02:17-0.53:11-0.57:104:38Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:343.39:572.93:02-0.43:50-0.47:104:39Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:203.010:462.73:48-0.24:26-0.27:094:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:062.611:352.64:370.15:010.07:094:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:522.35:390.35:360.17:094:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:242.512:402.16:530.56:140.27:084:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:142.41:321.98:040.56:590.37:084:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:092.32:361.89:110.57:520.47:074:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:152.33:461.810:090.58:560.47:064:47Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:172.44:421.911:000.310:000.37:064:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:052.55:272.011:450.210:530.17:054:50Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:472.76:062.212:280.17:044:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:242.86:442.31:07-0.17:044:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:013.07:222.512:23-0.21:43-0.27:034:53Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:373.18:002.61:05-0.32:14-0.27:024:55Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:143.18:412.71:45-0.32:40-0.37:014:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:543.19:232.82:25-0.33:06-0.37:004:57Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:352.910:082.93:07-0.33:36-0.37:004:58Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:212.810:572.93:53-0.24:12-0.36:595:00Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:112.611:502.94:470.04:55-0.36:585:01Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:17 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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