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 2h 30m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:542.55:222.911:060.611:490.56:436:28Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:402.86:043.111:530.46:446:26Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:213.16:443.312:240.312:350.26:456:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:013.47:243.412:550.11:160.06:466:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:423.68:063.51:27-0.11:58-0.16:476:21Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:253.88:503.52:01-0.22:40-0.26:486:19Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:093.99:363.52:38-0.33:23-0.26:496:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:563.910:253.33:18-0.34:09-0.16:506:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:473.811:183.24:00-0.25:010.06:516:15Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:423.74:480.06:140.26:526:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:173.012:423.55:440.17:460.36:546:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:202.91:483.36:580.38:590.36:556:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:262.92:583.28:410.410:030.36:566:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:363.04:103.210:050.310:590.26:576:07Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:433.15:133.211:090.211:470.16:586:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:403.36:063.312:030.16:596:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:303.56:523.312:300.012:500.07:006:02Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:153.67:353.31:080.01:330.07:016:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:573.78:153.21:41-0.12:120.07:025:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:373.78:533.22:090.02:470.07:045:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:153.59:303.02:340.03:180.17:055:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:513.410:072.83:000.13:480.27:065:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:263.210:462.73:310.34:200.37:075:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:043.011:282.54:060.44:580.57:085:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:462.84:460.65:460.77:095:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:152.312:342.65:320.86:590.87:105:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:062.31:272.56:290.98:320.87:125:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:012.32:252.57:410.99:340.77:135:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:022.33:292.69:200.810:220.67:145:45First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:042.54:312.710:350.611:020.47:155:44Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:592.85:242.911:270.411:370.17:165:43Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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