Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 55m at 10:32 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:532.41:222.66:450.88:180.76:184:41Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:582.42:272.58:110.89:070.76:194:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:012.53:272.59:130.89:480.66:204:39Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:542.64:142.510:040.610:220.56:214:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:382.84:532.510:470.510:510.46:224:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:143.05:272.611:270.311:170.36:244:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:473.26:002.712:050.26:254:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:183.36:332.712:430.16:264:33New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:523.47:092.712:130.11:190.16:274:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:283.57:472.712:460.11:530.16:284:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:073.48:292.71:220.02:280.16:304:30Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:503.49:132.62:010.13:050.26:314:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:373.210:042.62:430.13:490.36:324:28Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:293.111:012.63:300.34:440.46:334:28Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:283.04:260.45:590.46:344:27First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:022.612:292.95:390.57:120.36:354:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:062.71:322.97:190.58:110.26:374:25First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:112.92:382.98:510.39:040.06:384:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:163.23:432.99:590.19:52-0.16:394:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:153.54:413.010:55-0.110:37-0.36:404:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:083.85:333.011:47-0.211:20-0.36:414:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:573.96:233.112:37-0.36:424:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:453.97:113.112:04-0.41:25-0.36:444:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:333.87:593.012:47-0.32:10-0.36:454:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:203.68:462.91:31-0.22:54-0.16:464:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:063.49:342.72:13-0.13:380.16:474:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:543.110:252.62:550.14:270.36:484:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:432.811:192.43:390.35:250.46:494:19Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:352.64:290.56:240.56:504:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:152.312:262.45:380.77:160.56:514:18Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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