Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 4:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 11:15 am (2.7 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:073.38:183.11:490.22:080.26:436:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:383.38:493.12:130.22:400.26:446:26New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:103.39:233.02:370.23:120.26:456:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:443.39:592.93:050.23:440.36:466:23Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:213.210:392.83:370.34:180.46:476:21Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:023.111:252.74:140.44:590.56:486:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:503.14:550.55:490.66:496:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:182.612:453.05:460.56:540.66:506:16First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:162.61:453.06:480.68:200.66:516:15First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:182.72:513.18:030.69:410.46:526:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:262.94:003.29:330.410:410.26:536:12Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:333.15:053.410:550.211:31-0.16:546:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:333.56:023.611:56-0.16:566:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:273.86:543.812:16-0.312:50-0.36:576:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:174.17:443.81:00-0.51:42-0.56:586:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:074.38:343.81:43-0.62:33-0.56:596:04Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:554.39:233.72:26-0.53:23-0.57:006:02Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:444.110:123.43:08-0.44:12-0.37:016:01Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:343.911:043.23:49-0.25:050.07:025:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:273.511:592.94:320.06:080.27:035:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:243.25:200.37:190.47:045:56Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:592.71:252.96:240.68:240.67:065:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:002.62:292.78:070.79:240.67:075:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:042.63:352.69:230.810:160.67:085:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:082.64:372.610:230.711:010.67:095:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:032.74:272.610:130.610:380.56:104:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:492.95:082.710:550.511:120.46:114:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:283.15:422.811:340.311:410.36:134:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:023.26:142.912:120.26:144:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:343.36:472.912:080.212:480.16:154:44New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:063.47:202.912:340.11:230.16:164:43New Moon31Fri
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 2:02 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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