Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 9:10 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 2:30 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:523.49:193.32:35-0.73:06-0.76:575:02Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:363.110:053.23:19-0.53:37-0.56:565:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:202.710:523.04:03-0.24:05-0.36:555:04Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:052.411:412.74:500.04:36-0.16:545:06Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:522.15:490.35:130.26:535:07Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:312.512:421.97:040.56:000.36:525:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:282.31:421.78:210.67:000.56:515:09Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:412.23:021.79:300.58:310.56:495:11Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:562.24:141.810:260.510:010.46:485:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:512.45:042.011:130.310:550.26:475:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:342.65:442.211:540.111:390.16:465:14Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:102.76:202.412:310.06:455:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:432.96:542.612:20-0.11:04-0.26:435:17New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:152.97:292.812:58-0.21:33-0.36:425:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:483.08:042.91:33-0.31:57-0.46:415:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:233.08:423.12:07-0.32:21-0.56:395:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:012.99:213.12:42-0.32:49-0.56:385:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:422.710:053.13:19-0.23:23-0.46:375:23Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:292.610:543.04:02-0.14:04-0.36:355:24Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:222.411:492.94:540.14:52-0.26:345:25First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:202.36:060.25:50-0.16:325:27First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:512.91:262.27:580.27:010.06:315:28First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:022.82:412.39:210.18:310.06:295:29Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:212.93:562.510:24-0.110:03-0.26:285:30Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:313.14:582.811:17-0.311:08-0.46:275:31Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:283.25:513.112:04-0.56:255:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:183.46:403.312:03-0.612:47-0.66:235:34Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:043.47:273.512:53-0.71:25-0.76:225:35Full Moon28Thu
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 5:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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