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 5h 16m 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:434.010:053.83:31-0.53:49-0.46:127:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:344.010:553.64:11-0.44:44-0.26:137:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:273.911:483.24:52-0.25:460.06:147:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:233.75:370.06:590.36:157:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:452.91:223.46:300.38:130.56:167:13First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:442.72:243.27:420.59:210.66:177:11First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:482.53:333.09:050.610:250.66:187:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:582.54:423.010:180.711:190.66:197:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:042.55:393.011:160.66:207:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:572.76:263.112:050.612:040.66:217:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:412.87:073.112:440.512:450.56:227:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:213.07:433.21:190.41:220.46:237:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:573.18:163.21:510.31:570.36:246:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:303.28:473.22:190.22:300.36:256:58Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:023.29:183.12:440.23:020.36:266:56Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:333.29:513.03:080.23:320.36:276:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:063.210:272.93:350.24:040.46:286:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:423.111:072.74:050.34:390.56:296:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:233.111:522.64:410.45:210.66:306:49Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:103.05:230.56:150.76:316:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:452.51:053.06:140.57:280.86:326:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:432.52:053.07:150.69:190.76:336:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:482.63:143.18:250.510:300.56:346:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:582.74:263.39:450.411:240.36:356:40Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:043.05:303.511:020.16:366:39Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:023.46:253.812:100.012:05-0.16:376:37Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:543.77:173.912:54-0.21:01-0.46:386:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:434.08:064.01:37-0.41:54-0.56:396:34New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:324.28:553.92:18-0.52:46-0.56:406:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:214.29:433.72:58-0.53:36-0.46:416:30Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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