Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 42m at 7:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:193.58:383.52:200.02:210.16:137:18New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:003.59:153.32:520.02:560.16:147:17New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:393.49:513.23:180.13:270.26:157:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:163.310:263.03:400.23:580.36:167:13Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:523.111:022.84:050.34:330.46:177:12Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:303.011:412.64:350.45:120.66:187:10Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:102.85:120.66:000.76:197:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:252.512:542.75:560.77:040.96:207:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:132.41:442.76:480.88:380.96:217:05First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:062.32:422.77:480.89:550.86:227:03First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:082.33:492.88:580.810:510.76:237:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:162.54:533.010:170.611:370.56:247:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:162.75:463.211:210.46:256:58Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:063.16:333.512:160.212:120.16:266:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:533.47:183.712:540.01:01-0.16:276:55Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:393.78:043.81:31-0.21:49-0.36:286:53Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:253.98:513.82:09-0.42:37-0.46:296:51Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:134.19:393.72:48-0.43:25-0.36:306:50Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:024.110:293.63:29-0.44:15-0.26:316:48Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:544.011:233.44:12-0.35:130.06:326:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:493.84:59-0.16:300.26:336:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:213.112:503.65:550.17:520.36:346:43Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:233.01:553.47:100.39:040.46:356:41Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:292.93:053.28:460.410:080.46:366:39Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:382.94:173.110:050.411:050.46:376:38Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:453.05:193.211:080.411:530.36:386:36Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:423.16:103.212:000.36:396:34Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:313.36:553.212:360.212:450.26:406:32Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:153.47:343.31:130.21:250.26:416:31New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:553.58:113.21:450.12:010.16:426:29New Moon30Fri
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 10:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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