Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 3:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 10:07 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Aug 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:233.58:444.12:33-0.32:10-0.45:418:03New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:133.69:354.13:18-0.43:05-0.45:428:02New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:053.710:253.94:01-0.43:59-0.35:438:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:573.711:173.64:45-0.34:56-0.25:448:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:523.75:31-0.26:030.05:457:58Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:113.312:493.66:220.07:210.25:467:57First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:073.01:473.57:180.18:340.45:477:56First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:062.82:493.38:180.39:430.55:487:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:092.63:563.29:240.410:470.55:497:53Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:182.55:013.210:290.511:420.55:507:52Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:222.55:583.211:270.55:517:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:152.76:463.212:300.512:160.45:527:50Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:022.87:303.31:130.41:000.45:537:48Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:452.98:093.31:520.31:390.35:547:47Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:243.08:453.32:260.22:150.35:557:45Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:013.09:183.22:570.22:480.35:567:44Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:363.09:513.13:250.23:200.35:577:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:093.010:233.03:490.23:530.45:587:41Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:432.910:582.94:150.34:280.55:597:40Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:192.911:382.74:450.35:070.66:007:38Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:592.95:190.45:530.76:017:37Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:222.612:442.96:010.56:500.86:027:35Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:112.51:342.96:490.58:020.86:037:34Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:062.42:313.07:450.59:420.76:047:32Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:092.53:383.18:480.510:530.66:057:31Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:182.64:473.39:580.311:470.36:067:29Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:232.95:493.611:070.16:077:27Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:203.26:443.912:350.112:09-0.16:087:26Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:123.57:364.01:22-0.21:07-0.36:097:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:033.88:264.12:07-0.42:03-0.56:107:23New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:534.09:164.02:50-0.52:57-0.56:117:21New Moon31Sat
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 1:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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