Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 5:58 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 11:57 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:573.04:182.310:370.110:260.07:114:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:523.15:102.411:270.011:100.07:114:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:403.15:572.512:110.07:114:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:243.16:402.512:51-0.17:114:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:053.17:212.612:25-0.11:28-0.17:114:31New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:433.17:592.612:59-0.12:01-0.27:114:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:193.08:362.51:32-0.12:32-0.17:114:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:532.99:122.52:060.03:01-0.17:114:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:272.89:492.42:400.03:300.07:114:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:022.610:272.33:170.24:010.17:114:36Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:412.511:092.33:580.34:380.27:104:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:252.311:542.34:450.45:190.27:104:38First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:122.25:430.56:070.27:104:39First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:432.31:052.16:540.56:580.27:094:40First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:372.52:062.18:300.47:550.17:094:41First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:392.63:142.29:480.28:570.07:084:43Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:442.94:182.410:440.09:59-0.27:084:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:433.25:142.611:34-0.310:56-0.47:074:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:373.56:062.912:23-0.57:074:46Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:293.76:573.11:11-0.77:064:47Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:203.87:483.212:44-0.81:57-0.87:064:48Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:103.88:383.31:37-0.92:41-0.87:054:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:003.79:303.32:29-0.93:25-0.87:044:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:513.510:233.33:22-0.74:11-0.67:044:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:443.111:193.14:20-0.55:00-0.47:034:53Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:392.85:33-0.25:55-0.27:024:55Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:173.012:372.56:530.06:55-0.17:014:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:182.91:382.28:080.17:590.17:004:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:242.82:472.19:170.29:050.27:004:58Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:332.73:552.110:170.210:040.26:595:00Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:332.74:522.111:080.110:550.16:585:01Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:57 pm — 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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