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 4h 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:572.610:123.03:470.13:170.25:447:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:352.510:502.94:190.23:540.35:427:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:162.411:312.74:560.44:330.55:417:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:012.25:410.55:180.65:407:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:162.612:492.26:400.66:130.75:397:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:052.51:402.27:460.67:210.85:377:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:572.42:342.38:410.68:460.85:367:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:542.43:322.59:280.510:120.65:357:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:572.44:302.810:120.411:120.45:347:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:562.65:223.110:540.25:337:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:492.76:103.512:020.211:37 AM0.05:327:53Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:382.96:583.812:50-0.112:20-0.25:317:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:273.07:464.01:38-0.31:06-0.35:307:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:173.18:354.12:26-0.41:53-0.45:297:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:073.29:264.03:15-0.42:43-0.45:287:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:583.210:193.94:04-0.43:34-0.45:277:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:523.111:143.74:57-0.24:27-0.25:267:59Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:493.15:58-0.15:290.05:258:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:123.412:503.17:030.06:510.25:248:01First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:123.21:513.18:030.18:180.35:238:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:132.92:543.18:590.29:330.45:228:02First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:152.73:573.29:510.210:380.45:218:03Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:192.64:573.210:390.211:340.35:218:04Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:182.55:503.311:220.25:208:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:092.56:363.412:230.312:000.25:198:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:542.67:193.41:070.312:350.25:198:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:372.68:003.31:470.21:090.25:188:08Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:182.78:383.32:250.21:440.25:178:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:572.79:153.23:010.22:210.35:178:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:362.69:513.13:350.22:580.35:168:10Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:142.610:273.04:090.33:360.45:168:11Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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