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 4h 17m 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:073.18:313.52:230.12:040.15:418:03New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:523.29:113.43:000.02:450.15:428:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:343.29:473.33:330.03:220.25:438:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:143.210:223.14:000.13:560.35:447:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:533.110:572.94:220.24:310.45:457:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:303.011:332.74:450.35:090.65:467:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:072.95:140.45:540.75:477:56First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:112.512:462.85:490.56:490.85:487:54First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:542.31:282.76:310.77:590.95:497:53First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:412.22:182.77:210.79:270.95:507:52First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:372.13:212.78:180.810:390.85:517:51First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:452.14:342.99:250.711:350.75:527:49Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:562.35:353.110:380.65:537:48Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:532.56:243.312:210.511:41 AM0.45:547:46Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:422.87:103.61:030.312:360.15:557:45Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:293.17:553.71:420.01:27-0.15:567:44Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:153.48:403.82:19-0.12:17-0.25:577:42Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:023.79:253.72:54-0.33:07-0.25:587:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:493.810:123.63:29-0.33:56-0.25:597:39Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:373.911:013.44:05-0.34:480.06:007:38Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:293.811:543.14:45-0.25:510.26:017:36Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:243.75:30-0.17:120.46:027:35Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:512.81:243.56:230.18:320.56:037:33Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:522.72:303.37:290.39:450.56:047:32Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:002.63:453.28:540.410:510.56:057:30Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:132.64:593.210:240.511:460.56:067:29Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:202.75:583.211:300.46:077:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:152.96:463.312:340.412:240.36:087:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:033.17:293.31:160.31:090.26:097:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:473.28:073.31:530.21:500.26:107:22New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:273.38:423.32:240.12:250.26:117:21New Moon31Thu
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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