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 5h 43m 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 - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:532.41:221.87:450.67:010.46:205:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:032.42:361.99:280.58:210.36:185:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:232.63:522.110:260.29:500.16:175:39Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:302.94:522.511:12-0.110:57-0.26:155:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:233.25:442.911:53-0.311:52-0.56:135:41Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:113.46:323.312:33-0.66:125:42New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:583.57:193.612:45-0.71:11-0.86:105:43New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:453.58:063.81:35-0.91:48-0.96:095:45New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:323.48:533.82:25-0.92:25-0.96:075:46Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:203.29:423.73:14-0.73:03-0.76:055:47Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:102.910:343.54:06-0.53:43-0.56:045:48Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:032.611:313.25:11-0.24:29-0.26:025:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:022.46:290.15:250.06:005:50First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:352.91:072.27:470.36:480.35:595:51First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:482.62:192.18:580.48:380.45:575:52First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:092.53:332.210:000.39:540.35:555:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:162.54:332.410:500.310:490.25:545:55Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:082.65:222.611:310.211:340.15:525:56Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:502.76:052.812:060.05:505:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:262.76:422.912:130.012:36-0.15:495:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:592.87:163.012:48-0.11:02-0.15:475:59Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:292.87:483.11:21-0.11:24-0.25:456:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:592.78:173.11:51-0.21:45-0.25:446:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:292.68:463.02:21-0.12:09-0.15:426:02Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:012.59:182.92:500.02:370.05:406:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:362.39:542.83:210.13:090.15:396:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:162.210:362.73:570.23:460.25:376:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:032.111:272.64:400.44:300.35:356:06Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:582.05:380.55:260.45:346:08Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:272.51:002.07:030.66:360.55:326:09Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:342.62:102.28:430.58:010.45:306:10Third Quarter31Fri
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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