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 4h 49m 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 - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:043.55:313.111:39-0.311:18-0.56:524:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:533.86:213.312:28-0.56:534:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:424.07:123.412:05-0.61:18-0.66:544:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:334.18:033.412:53-0.72:07-0.76:554:17Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:244.18:543.31:43-0.72:57-0.66:564:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:163.99:483.22:34-0.63:50-0.56:574:17Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:113.610:463.13:27-0.44:51-0.36:584:17Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:103.311:473.04:28-0.15:59-0.16:594:17Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:113.05:550.17:030.07:004:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:502.91:132.87:220.28:020.17:014:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:532.92:172.68:340.38:560.17:014:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:582.93:222.59:370.39:460.17:024:17Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:583.04:192.410:300.210:290.17:034:17Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:493.05:072.511:170.211:060.17:044:18Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:343.15:502.511:580.111:380.07:044:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:143.16:302.612:350.07:054:18New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:523.27:072.612:080.01:110.07:064:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:273.17:432.612:390.01:44-0.17:064:19New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:003.18:182.61:120.02:16-0.17:074:19New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:333.08:532.51:470.02:460.07:074:20Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:082.99:302.42:220.13:160.17:084:20Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:452.810:112.43:000.23:480.17:084:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:262.610:562.33:400.34:260.27:094:21Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:122.511:452.44:270.45:110.27:094:22First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:032.45:230.56:030.27:104:23First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:382.512:592.46:320.56:580.17:104:23First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:342.62:002.47:580.47:570.07:104:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:372.83:072.59:290.28:59-0.17:114:25Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:413.14:122.610:31-0.110:00-0.37:114:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:403.45:102.911:25-0.310:56-0.57:114:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:353.76:043.112:17-0.67:114:27Full Moon31Sun
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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