Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 10:32 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 3:32 pm (3.3 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 - May 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:252.95:003.210:440.011:310.05:437:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:273.05:553.611:31-0.25:427:44Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:223.16:463.912:29-0.312:16-0.45:407:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:143.27:364.11:22-0.41:01-0.55:397:46New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:053.38:264.12:15-0.51:47-0.55:387:47New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:553.29:154.03:05-0.52:33-0.55:377:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:453.110:063.83:54-0.43:19-0.35:367:49Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:363.010:583.54:45-0.24:06-0.15:347:50Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:302.811:533.25:400.04:550.15:337:51Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:272.76:430.35:560.45:327:52First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:512.91:262.67:440.47:210.65:317:53First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:492.62:252.58:390.58:410.75:307:54First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:472.53:262.69:290.59:460.75:297:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:472.44:242.610:120.510:430.65:287:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:432.35:142.810:490.511:310.65:277:57Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:312.35:562.911:220.45:267:58Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:122.46:333.112:140.411:52 AM0.45:257:59Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:492.47:073.212:550.312:220.35:248:00Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:242.57:423.31:350.212:560.25:238:01Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:012.68:173.32:140.11:320.25:238:02Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:382.68:553.32:520.12:100.25:228:03Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:182.69:353.33:270.22:490.25:218:04Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:002.610:193.24:010.23:300.25:208:05Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:462.611:053.14:380.34:130.35:208:06Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:362.611:573.15:210.35:030.45:198:07Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:322.76:130.36:030.55:188:07Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:513.01:292.87:100.37:190.55:188:08Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:482.92:283.08:060.28:490.55:178:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:492.83:303.29:000.110:130.35:178:10Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:552.84:333.59:560.011:190.15:168:11Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:002.85:323.710:51-0.15:168:11Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:02 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 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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