Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 4:39 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:103.34:332.710:530.010:30-0.16:524:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:013.45:232.711:420.011:09-0.16:534:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:483.56:092.712:27-0.16:544:18Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:313.56:532.71:08-0.16:554:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:133.47:362.712:22-0.11:470.06:564:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:533.38:172.61:000.02:220.06:564:17Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:313.18:582.51:370.02:560.16:574:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:092.99:402.42:150.13:310.26:584:17Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:482.710:252.32:540.34:090.46:594:17Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:282.611:122.23:360.44:560.47:004:17Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:122.44:240.65:510.57:014:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:012.211:58 AM2.35:230.76:400.57:024:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:492.212:472.26:380.77:210.57:024:17Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:392.31:412.18:030.78:020.47:034:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:322.52:422.19:150.58:470.37:044:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:272.73:442.210:120.39:340.27:054:18Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:193.04:392.411:010.110:220.07:054:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:073.35:292.511:47-0.111:09-0.27:064:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:553.56:182.712:33-0.37:074:19New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:433.77:072.81:20-0.47:074:19New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:333.87:572.912:48-0.52:07-0.57:084:20New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:243.88:473.01:39-0.62:53-0.57:084:20Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:153.79:403.02:31-0.53:41-0.47:094:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:083.510:363.03:26-0.44:32-0.37:094:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:043.211:363.04:29-0.25:28-0.27:094:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:022.95:540.06:25-0.17:104:23First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:363.01:002.67:200.17:19-0.17:104:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:383.02:022.48:350.28:130.07:104:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:433.03:082.29:410.29:080.07:114:25Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:473.04:112.210:390.110:000.17:114:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:443.05:052.311:290.110:490.07:114:26Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:08 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 20% 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 (20% 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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