Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 32m at 5:28 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:59 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:593.811:243.34:25-0.25:210.16:137:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:513.55:040.06:250.36:147:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:173.012:463.35:470.37:360.66:157:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:122.71:443.06:380.58:420.76:167:14Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:112.52:472.87:460.79:450.86:177:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:152.43:572.79:090.810:410.86:187:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:222.55:002.810:190.811:280.76:197:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:192.65:492.811:130.76:207:07Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:062.76:303.012:090.611:58 AM0.56:217:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:462.97:043.112:470.512:380.46:227:03Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:223.17:363.11:200.31:170.36:237:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:553.28:073.21:510.21:540.26:247:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:283.38:393.22:170.22:290.16:256:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:033.49:143.22:400.13:030.26:266:57New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:393.49:523.13:060.13:360.26:276:55Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:183.410:343.03:370.14:130.36:286:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:023.311:222.94:130.24:550.46:296:51Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:513.34:550.35:470.56:306:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:152.812:473.25:460.46:540.66:316:48First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:142.81:483.26:470.48:280.56:326:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:172.82:543.28:010.49:500.46:336:45First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:262.94:053.39:340.410:520.26:346:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:363.15:113.510:580.211:440.06:356:41Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:383.46:083.711:59-0.16:366:39Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:323.77:003.812:30-0.212:54-0.36:376:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:234.07:493.91:14-0.41:45-0.46:386:36Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:114.18:373.81:56-0.42:35-0.46:396:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:584.19:233.62:35-0.43:21-0.36:406:33Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:453.910:103.43:12-0.34:06-0.16:416:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:313.710:573.13:47-0.14:510.16:426:29Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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