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 6h 33m 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:023.49:132.92:240.23:040.26:436:28New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:323.39:462.82:500.23:340.36:446:26Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:043.210:212.63:200.34:060.46:456:25Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:393.011:012.53:530.44:420.66:466:23Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:212.911:472.34:290.65:260.86:476:21Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:112.85:120.76:260.96:486:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:412.31:092.76:070.88:090.96:496:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:412.32:132.77:150.89:290.86:506:17First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:472.43:212.98:380.810:220.66:516:15First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:562.64:283.010:090.611:050.36:526:13Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:583.05:263.311:160.311:440.06:536:12Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:513.46:163.412:110.06:546:10Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:393.87:053.612:22-0.21:02-0.36:556:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:274.17:543.61:01-0.41:53-0.46:576:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:154.38:433.51:42-0.52:44-0.56:586:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:034.39:323.42:25-0.53:34-0.46:596:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:544.210:243.23:09-0.44:27-0.27:006:02Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:473.911:193.03:55-0.25:280.17:016:01Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:463.64:450.16:420.37:025:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:192.812:513.25:460.37:560.57:035:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:242.71:593.07:270.59:020.57:045:56Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:312.63:092.88:580.69:590.57:065:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:382.74:152.710:080.610:480.57:075:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:402.85:092.711:040.511:280.47:085:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:323.05:542.711:500.57:095:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:153.16:322.812:010.312:290.47:105:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:533.37:072.812:290.31:050.37:115:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:273.37:402.812:540.21:400.27:135:47New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:583.47:122.81:180.21:130.26:144:45New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:303.37:452.712:460.21:450.26:154:44New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:023.38:202.61:170.22:170.26:164:43Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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