Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 4:08 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 10:34 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:223.55:300.06:400.46:127:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:503.01:203.56:250.18:170.56:137:18Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:512.92:243.47:300.39:360.46:147:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:582.83:353.48:490.310:420.36:157:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:102.94:473.410:170.311:390.26:167:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:163.05:493.511:260.16:177:11Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:133.36:423.612:290.112:230.06:187:10Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:043.57:293.71:150.01:14-0.16:197:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:523.68:143.61:57-0.12:00-0.16:207:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:363.78:553.62:34-0.12:42-0.16:217:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:193.69:353.43:06-0.13:190.06:227:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:003.510:143.23:330.03:530.26:237:01Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:393.310:523.03:560.24:260.36:247:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:193.111:322.74:230.35:020.56:256:58Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:002.94:570.55:470.76:266:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:162.512:442.85:370.76:490.86:276:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:032.41:332.76:260.88:240.96:286:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:552.32:292.67:260.99:400.96:296:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:562.23:372.68:370.910:380.86:306:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:062.34:452.810:070.811:260.66:316:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:062.55:353.011:110.66:326:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:522.86:173.212:060.411:59 AM0.46:336:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:343.16:583.412:410.212:430.26:346:42Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:163.47:393.61:140.01:260.06:356:41Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:583.78:223.61:46-0.12:09-0.26:366:39Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:423.89:073.62:21-0.32:53-0.26:376:37Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:273.99:543.52:57-0.33:38-0.26:386:36Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:153.910:433.43:37-0.34:26-0.16:396:34Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:073.811:373.24:20-0.25:230.16:406:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:033.75:080.06:460.36:416:31Third Quarter30Thu
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 1:21 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 88% 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 (88% 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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