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 59m 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 - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:493.05:38-0.35:19-0.36:287:11Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:133.412:482.86:58-0.16:18-0.16:267:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:143.21:512.68:190.17:390.16:257:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:213.02:592.69:310.19:220.26:237:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:352.94:112.710:340.110:400.16:227:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:472.85:162.811:290.011:400.06:207:16Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:462.96:103.012:160.06:187:17Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:363.06:573.212:31-0.112:57-0.16:177:18Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:193.07:403.31:16-0.11:33-0.26:157:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:593.08:203.41:56-0.22:04-0.26:137:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:373.08:573.32:32-0.22:29-0.26:127:22Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:132.99:313.23:04-0.22:52-0.16:107:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:472.810:053.13:33-0.13:180.06:097:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:222.610:382.94:020.03:480.16:077:25Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:592.511:142.84:340.24:230.36:067:26Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:392.311:552.65:120.35:020.46:047:27Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:242.25:590.55:490.66:037:28Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:422.51:152.16:580.66:450.76:017:29Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:352.42:102.28:180.67:520.75:597:30Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:352.43:132.39:360.59:150.65:587:31Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:432.54:192.510:320.410:430.45:577:32Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:482.75:172.811:160.211:410.15:557:33Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:442.96:073.211:55-0.15:547:34Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:333.26:543.612:32-0.112:35-0.35:527:36Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:213.37:413.91:20-0.41:16-0.55:517:37New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:103.48:294.12:09-0.61:58-0.65:497:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:593.59:184.12:58-0.62:43-0.65:487:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:493.410:084.03:47-0.63:28-0.65:477:40Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:413.311:013.84:38-0.54:15-0.45:457:41Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:363.15:39-0.35:08-0.25:447:42Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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