Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 7:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 12:54 pm (3.2 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:272.910:552.93:49-0.24:13-0.46:565:03Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:192.711:492.94:42-0.15:01-0.36:555:04First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:162.65:500.15:56-0.26:545:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:482.91:182.47:320.17:01-0.26:535:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:532.92:272.49:020.08:17-0.26:525:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:063.03:402.510:10-0.19:41-0.26:515:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:163.14:452.711:07-0.310:48-0.46:505:10Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:163.35:402.911:58-0.511:45-0.56:495:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:083.46:313.112:46-0.66:475:13Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:573.57:193.212:36-0.61:29-0.66:465:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:423.48:053.21:23-0.72:08-0.66:455:15Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:253.38:493.22:05-0.62:43-0.66:445:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:063.19:313.12:42-0.53:12-0.46:425:18Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:462.910:132.93:17-0.33:36-0.36:415:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:252.610:562.73:52-0.14:02-0.16:405:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:062.311:402.54:320.14:350.16:385:21Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:502.15:200.35:170.36:375:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:252.312:371.96:280.56:070.46:365:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:162.21:321.88:060.57:070.56:345:25Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:212.22:441.89:210.58:240.56:335:26Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:382.33:581.910:190.49:520.36:315:27Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:352.44:502.111:060.210:480.16:305:29Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:182.75:312.411:470.011:33-0.16:285:30Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:572.96:112.612:25-0.26:275:31Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:353.16:502.912:15-0.312:59-0.46:255:32New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:143.27:313.112:55-0.41:30-0.56:245:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:543.38:133.31:35-0.52:00-0.66:225:34New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:373.38:573.32:15-0.62:33-0.66:215:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 4:03 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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