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 3h 36m 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:422.89:033.22:36-0.22:15-0.25:296:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:202.69:403.03:06-0.12:440.05:286:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:592.410:182.83:370.13:180.25:266:12Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:412.211:012.54:130.33:560.45:246:13Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:272.111:502.45:010.54:420.55:236:15Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:192.06:210.65:400.75:216:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:462.32:171.98:540.77:540.76:197:17Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:512.23:262.09:580.69:460.76:187:18Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:052.34:342.210:470.510:570.56:167:19Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:042.45:242.511:260.311:480.36:157:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:492.66:062.911:590.16:137:21Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:292.86:463.212:330.012:30-0.16:117:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:102.97:273.51:15-0.21:02-0.36:107:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:533.08:093.71:58-0.31:38-0.46:087:24New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:373.18:543.82:40-0.42:17-0.56:077:25New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:233.19:403.83:22-0.42:59-0.56:057:26Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:113.010:303.74:06-0.43:43-0.46:047:27Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:032.911:243.54:56-0.24:32-0.36:027:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:002.86:000.05:27-0.16:017:29Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:243.31:012.77:210.16:390.15:597:31First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:283.12:062.78:320.28:200.25:587:32First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:352.93:152.89:350.29:480.25:567:33First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:452.84:233.010:310.110:560.25:557:34Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:512.85:223.211:200.011:530.15:537:35Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:472.86:143.412:020.05:527:36Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:352.86:593.512:420.012:40-0.15:507:37Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:192.87:423.51:27-0.11:13-0.15:497:38Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:002.88:223.52:07-0.11:43-0.15:487:39Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:402.89:003.42:43-0.12:130.05:467:40Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:192.79:363.23:160.02:440.15:457:41Full Moon30Tue
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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