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 4h 09m 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:173.18:372.61:330.12:320.16:524:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:533.19:162.62:090.13:030.16:534:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:323.09:592.52:470.23:370.26:544:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:172.810:472.53:280.34:180.26:554:17Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:062.811:412.54:150.45:070.36:564:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:012.75:130.56:050.26:574:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:372.612:592.76:250.57:060.16:584:17First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:372.82:022.77:550.48:090.06:594:17First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:413.03:092.89:250.29:12-0.27:004:17Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:453.34:142.910:28-0.110:09-0.47:014:17Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:433.65:113.111:24-0.411:02-0.57:024:17Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:373.96:053.312:16-0.67:024:17Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:294.06:573.41:08-0.77:034:17Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:204.17:483.412:44-0.71:58-0.77:044:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:114.08:393.31:34-0.72:46-0.77:054:18Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:013.89:313.22:24-0.63:34-0.57:054:18Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:523.510:243.03:12-0.44:25-0.37:064:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:453.111:202.94:04-0.15:21-0.17:064:19Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:392.85:100.16:200.17:074:19Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:182.712:352.56:330.37:150.27:084:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:162.61:322.37:450.58:070.37:084:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:162.62:332.28:490.58:550.37:094:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:172.63:362.19:450.49:400.37:094:21Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:122.64:292.210:330.410:200.37:094:22Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:582.75:132.211:170.210:570.27:104:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:382.95:512.311:570.111:320.17:104:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:143.06:272.512:370.07:104:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:483.17:022.512:070.01:14-0.17:114:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:223.17:382.612:43-0.11:49-0.27:114:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:573.18:152.61:18-0.12:19-0.27:114:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:343.18:562.61:55-0.12:47-0.27:114:27Waxing 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 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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