Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 9:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:512.78:093.52:020.01:310.05:437:43Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:292.78:473.52:38-0.12:06-0.15:417:44Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:102.79:293.53:14-0.12:43-0.15:407:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:532.710:143.43:510.03:240.05:397:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:412.711:043.34:310.14:080.15:387:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:342.611:593.25:200.24:590.25:367:48Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:322.66:250.36:010.35:357:49Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:593.11:342.77:410.37:220.45:347:50Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:023.02:392.88:470.29:040.45:337:51Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:072.93:463.09:450.110:260.25:327:52Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:142.94:503.310:360.011:300.15:317:53Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:172.95:473.611:23-0.15:307:54Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:113.06:373.812:25-0.112:06-0.25:297:55Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:023.07:253.91:17-0.212:47-0.25:287:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:513.08:123.82:06-0.21:29-0.25:277:57New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:383.08:573.72:51-0.22:10-0.15:267:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:242.99:423.53:34-0.12:510.05:257:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:102.810:263.24:150.03:310.15:248:00Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:572.711:113.04:580.24:110.35:238:01Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:472.511:592.85:470.44:550.55:228:02Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:392.46:440.55:460.75:228:03First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:472.61:322.47:400.66:530.85:218:04First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:352.52:242.48:290.68:150.85:208:05First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:242.43:172.59:120.69:300.85:198:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:172.34:102.69:500.610:320.75:198:07First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:152.34:572.810:250.511:240.55:188:08Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:082.35:393.010:590.45:188:08Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:542.46:193.312:110.411:36 AM0.35:178:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:372.56:593.512:550.212:140.25:168:10Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:202.67:423.61:380.112:560.15:168:11Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:052.88:273.72:210.01:400.05:158:12Full Moon31Tue
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 1:10 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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