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 6h 07m 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 - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:283.96:573.21:09-0.77:114:28Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:204.07:493.312:42-0.81:58-0.87:114:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:114.08:403.31:35-0.82:46-0.87:114:29Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:033.89:323.22:27-0.83:34-0.77:114:30Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:543.510:263.13:20-0.64:25-0.57:114:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:483.211:233.04:17-0.35:20-0.37:114:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:442.85:29-0.16:18-0.17:114:33Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:222.812:402.56:490.17:140.07:114:34Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:212.71:392.38:010.38:090.27:114:35Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:242.72:442.19:070.39:020.27:114:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:282.63:482.010:050.39:520.27:104:37Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:252.74:432.110:540.210:350.27:104:38Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:132.75:292.211:370.211:150.17:104:40Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:552.86:092.312:160.07:094:41Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:332.96:472.412:54-0.17:094:42New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:082.97:222.512:27-0.11:30-0.17:084:43New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:413.07:562.51:02-0.12:02-0.27:084:44New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:142.98:302.51:37-0.12:31-0.27:074:45New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:472.99:062.52:11-0.12:57-0.27:074:46Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:232.89:452.52:46-0.13:24-0.17:064:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:022.710:282.53:230.03:56-0.17:064:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:462.611:152.54:060.14:35-0.17:054:50Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:362.44:570.25:220.07:044:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:062.612:312.36:010.36:160.07:034:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:032.71:322.37:220.37:17-0.17:034:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:062.82:412.39:060.18:24-0.27:024:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:153.03:522.510:17-0.19:37-0.37:014:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:223.24:542.711:14-0.310:43-0.57:004:57Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:223.55:503.012:07-0.66:594:59Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:163.76:433.212:57-0.86:585:00Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:083.87:343.312:39-0.91:44-0.96:575:01Full Moon31Wed
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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