Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 5:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 11:59 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:102.45:252.311:300.211:170.16:195:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:472.66:022.512:070.06:185:38Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:202.76:372.712:42-0.16:165:39Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:512.87:102.912:37-0.21:11-0.26:145:40Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:232.97:443.01:13-0.31:36-0.36:135:42Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:572.98:203.11:46-0.31:58-0.36:115:43Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:332.98:573.12:19-0.32:25-0.46:105:44Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:132.89:393.12:54-0.32:57-0.36:085:45Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:572.710:253.13:33-0.23:35-0.36:065:46Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:462.611:173.04:18-0.14:19-0.26:055:47Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:422.55:130.15:13-0.16:035:48Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:152.912:432.46:280.26:190.06:015:49Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:192.91:502.58:100.17:400.16:005:51Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:312.93:042.69:280.09:260.05:585:52Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:453.04:142.810:27-0.210:38-0.35:565:53Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:483.25:133.211:18-0.411:36-0.55:555:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:423.46:053.412:04-0.65:535:55Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:323.56:533.612:28-0.612:47-0.75:515:56New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:193.57:393.71:17-0.71:27-0.75:505:57New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:043.48:243.62:02-0.72:02-0.65:485:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:483.29:073.52:44-0.52:34-0.55:465:59Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:313.09:503.23:23-0.33:04-0.35:456:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:162.710:342.94:01-0.13:36-0.15:436:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:032.511:202.74:430.24:140.15:416:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:532.35:440.44:590.45:406:04First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:092.412:472.17:060.55:550.55:386:05First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:042.31:492.08:160.67:070.65:366:06First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:142.23:002.19:160.68:510.65:356:07First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:332.24:022.210:070.510:000.55:336:08Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:272.44:482.410:490.310:500.35:316:09Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:072.55:262.711:260.211:330.15:306:10Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:49 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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