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 5h 11m 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:103.59:363.02:28-0.43:20-0.47:114:28Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:593.310:283.03:16-0.34:04-0.47:114:28Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:533.111:253.04:09-0.24:54-0.37:114:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:502.95:170.05:53-0.27:114:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:243.012:492.76:560.16:58-0.27:114:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:273.01:542.68:230.18:07-0.27:114:32First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:343.03:032.59:340.09:15-0.27:114:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:433.14:092.610:35-0.110:14-0.27:114:34Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:433.25:072.711:28-0.211:07-0.37:114:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:363.35:582.812:17-0.37:114:36Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:253.46:462.91:02-0.47:104:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:103.47:312.912:39-0.41:43-0.47:104:38Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:523.38:142.91:19-0.42:20-0.47:104:39Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:323.18:562.81:55-0.32:52-0.37:094:41Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:093.09:362.72:28-0.23:20-0.27:094:42Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:452.810:172.63:02-0.13:45-0.17:084:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:222.610:582.43:390.14:130.07:084:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:002.311:402.34:220.24:490.27:074:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:422.25:120.45:310.37:074:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:242.312:282.06:150.56:200.37:064:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:122.31:211.97:400.57:150.37:064:49Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:082.32:231.99:080.48:170.37:054:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:132.43:322.010:090.39:230.27:044:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:132.64:322.210:590.110:220.07:044:52Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:032.95:222.411:44-0.111:13-0.27:034:54Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:503.26:092.712:26-0.47:024:55New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:353.46:552.912:01-0.51:06-0.57:014:56New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:213.67:423.112:49-0.61:46-0.77:004:57New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:073.68:303.31:37-0.72:24-0.86:594:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:543.69:183.32:24-0.73:02-0.86:595:00Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:433.410:103.33:13-0.63:43-0.76:585:01Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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