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 1h 00m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:213.29:443.42:57-0.53:09-0.66:195:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:103.010:343.33:42-0.43:49-0.56:185:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:022.811:293.24:36-0.24:36-0.46:165:39Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:002.65:500.05:33-0.26:155:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:293.01:032.57:290.16:41-0.16:135:41First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:352.92:132.48:490.18:140.06:115:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:512.93:272.59:560.09:44-0.16:105:44Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:043.04:322.710:52-0.110:48-0.26:085:45Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:043.15:272.911:41-0.311:42-0.36:075:46Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:553.26:163.112:25-0.46:055:47Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:413.27:013.312:30-0.41:05-0.46:035:48Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:233.28:443.31:13-0.52:40-0.57:026:49Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:023.19:243.32:50-0.43:08-0.47:006:50Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:393.010:013.23:24-0.43:31-0.36:586:51Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:152.810:383.03:53-0.23:53-0.26:576:53Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:512.611:142.84:24-0.14:210.06:556:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:292.411:522.64:580.14:540.16:536:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:102.25:390.35:340.36:526:56Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:332.412:552.06:310.56:220.56:506:57Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:212.31:471.97:460.67:200.66:486:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:172.22:481.99:310.68:300.66:476:59Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:272.34:012.010:370.510:080.56:457:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:422.45:062.211:270.311:200.36:437:01Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:372.65:562.612:080.16:427:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:222.96:392.912:100.012:44-0.16:407:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:053.17:223.212:55-0.21:19-0.36:387:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:483.38:063.51:39-0.41:53-0.56:367:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:323.48:513.72:23-0.62:29-0.66:357:07New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:173.49:373.83:07-0.73:07-0.76:337:08New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:043.310:253.73:52-0.63:47-0.66:317:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:553.111:163.64:40-0.54:30-0.56:307:10Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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