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 29m at 12:36 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 am (2.9 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:242.66:453.112:420.612:070.56:127:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:022.87:193.21:190.412:520.36:137:18New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:403.07:543.41:520.31:350.26:147:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:173.38:313.42:200.12:160.16:157:14New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:563.59:103.42:450.02:560.06:167:13New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:373.69:513.33:11-0.13:370.06:177:11Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:203.610:363.13:42-0.14:200.16:187:09Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:063.611:253.04:170.05:080.36:197:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:583.54:590.16:090.46:207:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:202.812:563.45:490.27:360.56:217:04First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:212.72:003.36:520.49:060.66:227:03First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:272.63:123.38:110.510:190.56:237:01First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:422.64:283.39:550.411:190.36:246:59Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:542.85:333.411:140.36:256:58Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:553.16:273.612:090.212:130.16:266:56Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:463.47:143.612:540.01:040.06:276:54Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:343.67:583.61:34-0.11:52-0.16:286:52Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:183.78:403.52:10-0.12:35-0.16:296:51Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:003.79:193.42:40-0.13:140.06:306:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:393.69:583.13:07-0.13:490.16:316:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:163.410:372.93:320.14:210.36:326:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:533.211:182.74:010.24:540.56:336:44Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:313.04:340.45:340.76:346:42Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:022.412:132.85:130.66:380.96:356:40Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:522.31:032.66:010.88:301.06:366:39Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:482.12:022.57:000.99:441.06:376:37Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:542.13:192.58:141.010:410.96:386:35Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:092.24:382.69:480.911:270.76:396:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:072.45:282.810:580.76:406:32Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:512.76:073.012:040.511:48 AM0.56:416:30Waning Crescent30Tue
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 3:25 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 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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