Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 5:09 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:01 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:032.87:223.112:570.01:18-0.16:287:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:422.98:013.21:35-0.11:49-0.16:277:12Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:182.98:373.22:10-0.12:15-0.16:257:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:512.89:103.22:42-0.22:37-0.16:237:14Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:242.89:413.13:11-0.13:01-0.16:227:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:562.710:133.03:40-0.13:300.06:207:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:312.510:472.84:100.14:020.16:187:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:092.411:262.74:450.24:380.36:177:18Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:522.35:250.35:200.46:157:19Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:112.612:402.26:150.56:100.56:147:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:022.51:352.27:170.57:110.66:127:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:002.52:352.38:330.58:230.56:107:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:052.63:422.59:520.49:510.46:097:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:142.74:472.810:490.111:100.16:077:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:173.05:443.211:36-0.16:067:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:123.26:353.512:08-0.212:20-0.46:047:27Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:033.47:253.91:00-0.41:03-0.66:037:28New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:533.58:144.11:52-0.71:47-0.76:017:29New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:433.69:034.22:43-0.82:32-0.76:007:30New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:333.59:544.13:33-0.73:17-0.75:587:31Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:243.410:463.94:24-0.64:03-0.55:577:32Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:183.211:413.65:21-0.44:53-0.35:557:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:163.06:28-0.15:520.05:547:34Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:403.31:172.87:380.17:170.25:527:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:433.02:202.78:430.28:450.45:517:37First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:492.83:262.79:430.39:580.45:507:38First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:582.64:312.810:370.310:580.45:487:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:002.65:272.911:230.311:490.35:477:40Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:512.66:143.012:030.25:457:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:352.66:563.112:320.312:370.25:447:42Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 (17% 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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