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 4h 34m 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 - Feb 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:442.43:131.810:030.48:530.36:565:02Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:582.64:212.010:560.210:070.16:555:04Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:572.95:162.311:43-0.111:07-0.26:545:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:473.16:052.612:25-0.36:535:06New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:333.46:532.912:01-0.51:05-0.56:525:07New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:193.57:403.212:53-0.71:43-0.76:515:09New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:053.68:273.41:42-0.82:19-0.86:505:10New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:513.49:153.52:31-0.82:55-0.86:495:11Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:383.210:043.53:21-0.73:31-0.76:485:12Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:282.910:573.34:16-0.44:11-0.66:465:14Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:222.611:533.25:24-0.24:57-0.46:455:15First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:202.36:480.05:52-0.16:445:16First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:552.91:242.18:080.27:020.16:435:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:072.72:382.09:210.28:410.26:415:19First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:272.73:522.110:240.210:030.16:405:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:352.74:532.311:170.111:020.06:395:21Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:282.85:432.512:020.06:375:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:132.86:282.712:41-0.16:365:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:522.97:082.812:32-0.21:14-0.26:355:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:272.97:452.91:08-0.21:43-0.36:335:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:592.98:192.91:40-0.22:07-0.36:325:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:292.88:512.92:10-0.22:26-0.36:305:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:582.69:212.82:40-0.22:47-0.26:295:30Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:292.59:532.73:11-0.13:12-0.16:275:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:032.310:272.63:440.13:410.06:265:32Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:422.111:072.54:230.24:170.26:245:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:272.011:552.45:090.45:000.36:235:34Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:201.86:100.55:540.46:215:35Third Quarter28Tue
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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