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 6h 18m 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 - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:353.111:043.24:07-0.54:28-0.56:575:02Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:312.95:15-0.25:20-0.46:565:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:023.112:302.66:46-0.16:22-0.26:555:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:043.01:332.48:080.07:36-0.16:545:06First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:132.92:432.39:190.08:570.06:525:07First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:262.93:532.310:210.010:05-0.16:515:08Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:312.94:532.511:15-0.111:01-0.16:505:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:253.05:442.612:02-0.26:495:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:133.06:312.812:44-0.36:485:12Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:553.17:132.912:32-0.31:22-0.36:475:13Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:343.07:532.91:09-0.31:54-0.36:455:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:093.08:302.91:42-0.32:22-0.36:445:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:422.99:052.82:12-0.32:44-0.36:435:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:142.79:402.72:43-0.23:05-0.26:425:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:462.610:142.63:16-0.13:32-0.16:405:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:222.410:512.53:520.14:040.06:395:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:022.211:322.44:350.24:420.26:385:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:472.15:250.45:280.36:365:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:192.312:382.06:270.56:210.36:355:25Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:132.31:371.97:560.57:230.36:335:26Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:182.42:472.09:300.48:360.26:325:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:302.63:572.210:270.19:530.06:305:28Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:332.94:552.511:15-0.110:56-0.26:295:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:253.25:462.911:58-0.411:49-0.56:285:31Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:143.46:353.212:40-0.66:265:32New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:023.67:233.512:41-0.71:20-0.86:255:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:503.78:113.61:31-0.92:00-0.96:235:34New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:373.69:003.72:20-0.92:39-0.96:215:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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