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 : in 5h 21m at 4:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 pm (2.9 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 - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:022.97:283.31:180.312:540.35:428:03New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:473.08:083.31:590.21:350.25:438:02New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:293.18:453.32:350.22:110.25:448:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:083.19:203.33:070.12:460.25:457:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:453.19:523.13:350.23:190.35:457:58Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:213.010:253.03:580.23:540.45:467:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:562.911:002.94:220.34:310.55:477:56Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:332.911:382.74:500.45:120.65:487:54Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:132.85:250.55:590.75:497:53First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:212.612:572.86:060.56:550.85:507:52First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:092.51:452.86:540.68:030.85:517:50First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:022.42:402.97:490.69:270.75:527:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:022.53:443.08:500.510:410.65:537:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:102.64:503.39:580.411:370.35:547:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:152.85:493.511:060.25:557:45Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:123.16:423.812:260.112:07-0.15:567:44Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:053.47:334.01:12-0.21:04-0.35:587:42Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:563.78:234.11:58-0.41:59-0.45:597:41Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:473.99:134.12:42-0.52:53-0.56:007:39Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:374.010:033.93:24-0.53:46-0.46:017:38Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:284.010:543.74:06-0.54:41-0.26:027:36Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:223.911:483.44:50-0.35:450.06:037:35Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:183.75:37-0.17:020.26:047:33Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:453.11:173.56:340.18:150.46:057:32Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:442.92:203.37:430.39:240.56:067:30Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:482.73:293.18:590.510:270.56:077:29Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:562.64:383.110:100.511:220.56:087:27Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:002.75:373.111:090.56:097:25Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:552.86:253.112:100.511:58 AM0.56:107:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:422.97:073.212:510.412:410.46:117:22Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:243.17:443.21:280.31:190.36:127:21New Moon31Sun
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 8:08 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 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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