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 1h 28m 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:422.35:192.810:320.811:450.66:137:19Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:352.56:033.011:280.66:147:17Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:162.76:413.212:270.512:140.46:157:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:542.97:173.31:040.312:560.36:167:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:323.17:543.41:380.21:360.16:177:12Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:113.38:333.52:090.02:150.06:187:10Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:513.59:133.52:38-0.12:550.06:197:09Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:343.69:563.43:09-0.13:350.06:207:07Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:183.610:433.33:44-0.14:180.16:217:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:073.611:343.14:23-0.15:070.26:227:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:003.55:080.06:100.46:237:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:303.012:583.46:010.27:480.56:247:00Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:312.92:013.47:060.39:120.46:256:58Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:362.83:103.38:250.310:200.46:266:57Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:472.94:233.49:580.311:180.26:276:55Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:563.15:283.511:110.26:286:53Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:553.36:233.612:090.112:080.06:296:52Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:473.57:113.712:550.01:00-0.16:306:50New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:343.77:573.61:37-0.11:47-0.16:316:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:203.88:393.62:15-0.22:30-0.16:326:47New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:033.79:203.42:48-0.13:09-0.16:336:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:443.610:003.23:160.03:430.16:346:43Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:243.410:393.03:400.14:160.26:356:41Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:043.211:202.84:080.34:510.46:366:40Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:463.04:410.55:330.66:376:38Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:042.512:312.85:210.66:320.86:386:36First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:522.41:202.76:090.88:090.96:396:35First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:452.32:162.67:100.99:230.96:406:33First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:452.33:232.68:260.910:220.86:416:31First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:542.34:312.710:050.811:100.66:426:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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