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 29m at 6:55 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:142.34:042.88:580.710:380.85:428:02First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:202.35:032.89:590.711:290.75:438:01Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:202.35:532.910:570.65:448:00Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:072.46:353.112:150.611:46 AM0.55:457:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:482.67:123.212:580.412:310.45:467:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:262.87:483.31:380.31:130.35:477:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:032.98:233.42:150.21:530.25:487:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:413.09:003.42:480.12:320.25:497:54Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:193.19:383.43:160.13:090.25:507:53Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:003.210:193.33:430.03:480.25:517:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:433.311:033.24:140.04:300.35:527:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:303.311:523.14:510.15:180.45:537:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:223.35:340.16:180.55:547:48Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:463.01:173.36:260.17:370.55:557:46Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:442.92:163.37:240.29:140.55:567:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:472.83:223.48:300.210:300.45:577:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:572.94:333.59:460.211:310.25:587:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:063.05:393.711:030.15:597:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:073.26:353.812:250.012:07-0.16:007:39Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:013.57:273.91:15-0.11:03-0.26:017:37New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:523.68:163.92:02-0.31:56-0.36:027:36New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:413.79:023.82:45-0.32:45-0.36:037:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:283.79:473.63:24-0.33:29-0.26:047:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:133.610:303.43:59-0.14:110.06:057:31Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:593.411:143.14:290.04:510.26:067:30Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:453.211:582.84:570.25:350.56:077:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:323.05:280.46:310.76:087:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:452.61:212.96:080.67:450.86:097:25First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:332.42:122.76:570.78:570.96:107:24First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:272.33:132.77:560.810:020.96:117:22First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:322.24:222.79:100.810:580.86:127:20Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:54 am — 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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