Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 7:43 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:522.71:203.26:210.38:110.76:127:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:542.62:253.27:270.49:420.66:137:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:022.73:383.38:450.410:480.46:147:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:162.84:513.410:140.211:420.26:157:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:223.15:523.611:280.16:167:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:193.46:453.712:300.012:28-0.16:177:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:103.77:343.81:14-0.21:22-0.36:187:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:593.98:203.71:55-0.32:12-0.36:197:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:454.09:053.62:33-0.32:59-0.36:207:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:313.99:483.43:07-0.33:42-0.16:217:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:153.810:323.13:38-0.14:240.16:227:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:003.511:172.84:070.15:050.36:237:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:473.24:400.35:550.66:247:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:052.612:383.05:180.67:070.86:256:58First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:572.41:342.76:060.88:250.96:266:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:542.22:392.67:080.99:330.96:276:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:002.23:532.68:481.010:300.96:286:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:152.34:562.710:180.911:170.86:296:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:122.45:422.811:140.711:560.66:306:49Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:552.66:192.911:590.56:316:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:312.96:523.112:300.412:410.46:326:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:053.27:253.21:000.31:200.26:336:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:393.47:593.21:270.11:570.16:346:43Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:153.68:373.21:540.02:340.16:356:41Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:533.79:163.22:24-0.13:090.16:366:39Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:343.710:003.12:57-0.13:460.16:376:37Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:193.610:473.03:350.04:270.26:386:36Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:083.511:402.84:170.15:170.46:396:34Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:043.45:060.26:330.56:406:32Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:402.71:073.36:050.38:160.66:416:31Third Quarter30Mon
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 11:06 am — 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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