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 4h 09m 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:553.58:172.91:14-0.22:16-0.16:524:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:383.49:022.91:54-0.22:51-0.16:534:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:233.49:512.82:36-0.13:30-0.16:544:17Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:133.210:442.83:220.04:170.06:554:17Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:083.111:422.84:150.15:130.06:564:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:073.05:210.26:210.06:574:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:432.91:082.96:550.37:300.06:584:17First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:463.02:132.88:340.28:35-0.16:594:17First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:533.23:212.89:440.09:35-0.27:004:17Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:573.44:242.910:43-0.110:28-0.37:004:17Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:543.65:203.011:36-0.311:16-0.47:014:17Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:463.76:113.112:26-0.47:024:17Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:353.87:003.112:02-0.51:13-0.57:034:17Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:223.77:473.112:47-0.51:58-0.47:044:18Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:083.68:333.01:29-0.42:39-0.47:044:18Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:513.49:192.92:08-0.33:17-0.27:054:18Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:343.110:052.72:45-0.13:55-0.17:064:19Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:172.910:532.63:240.14:330.17:064:19Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:012.611:432.44:060.35:160.37:074:19Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:472.44:580.56:070.47:074:20Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:332.312:342.26:060.66:590.47:084:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:252.31:242.17:370.67:500.47:084:21Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:202.32:232.08:520.68:410.47:094:21Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:182.43:272.19:510.49:300.37:094:22Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:092.64:212.210:410.310:140.27:104:22Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:522.85:062.311:250.110:550.07:104:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:333.05:482.512:07-0.17:104:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:133.26:312.712:47-0.27:114:24New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:543.47:142.812:16-0.31:26-0.47:114:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:383.57:593.012:59-0.42:03-0.47:114:26New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:223.58:473.01:43-0.52:39-0.57:114:27Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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