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 5h 18m 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 - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:062.72:483.08:370.49:220.65:178:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:022.53:472.99:230.510:210.75:188:22First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:022.44:452.910:080.511:130.65:188:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:022.45:373.010:500.55:198:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:522.46:213.112:000.611:30 AM0.55:198:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:362.57:023.212:430.512:090.45:208:21Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:172.67:393.21:250.412:480.45:218:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:542.78:143.32:050.31:280.35:218:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:312.78:493.32:430.22:080.35:228:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:082.89:253.33:170.22:460.35:238:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:462.810:023.23:470.23:230.35:238:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:262.910:423.24:150.24:020.45:248:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:092.911:253.14:450.24:450.45:258:18Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:563.05:220.25:340.55:268:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:143.012:463.06:060.26:340.65:268:17Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:062.91:393.16:560.27:450.65:278:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:022.82:373.37:520.29:140.55:288:16Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:042.83:413.48:520.110:370.35:298:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:132.94:473.69:570.011:400.15:308:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:203.05:503.811:04-0.15:318:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:203.26:474.012:37-0.112:06-0.25:318:13Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:153.47:414.11:31-0.31:05-0.35:328:12New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:093.58:334.12:22-0.42:02-0.45:338:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:003.69:234.03:10-0.42:56-0.45:348:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:513.610:113.83:55-0.43:46-0.25:358:10Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:413.510:593.54:37-0.24:350.05:368:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:313.411:483.25:20-0.15:270.25:378:08Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:233.26:020.16:290.45:388:07First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:372.91:153.16:450.37:350.65:398:06First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:262.72:072.97:260.58:390.75:408:05First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:172.43:032.88:080.69:410.85:418:04First Quarter31Mon
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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