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 0m 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 - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:132.77:333.21:110.21:060.15:437:43Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:492.78:083.31:480.11:330.15:427:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:242.88:413.32:220.02:000.15:407:45Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:572.79:133.22:550.02:300.15:397:46Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:312.79:463.13:260.03:020.25:387:47Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:072.610:213.03:560.13:370.25:377:48Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:462.511:012.94:290.24:140.35:367:49Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:302.511:462.85:060.34:560.45:347:50Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:192.55:510.45:460.55:337:51Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:372.81:122.56:460.46:460.65:327:52Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:322.72:092.67:460.47:570.65:317:53Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:322.83:102.88:490.39:220.45:307:54Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:372.84:153.19:520.110:470.25:297:55Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:443.05:163.410:49-0.111:50-0.15:287:56Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:453.26:113.811:41-0.35:277:57Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:403.37:034.012:45-0.312:31-0.55:267:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:333.57:554.21:40-0.51:20-0.65:257:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:253.58:464.22:33-0.62:11-0.65:248:00New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:173.59:384.13:24-0.63:00-0.55:238:01New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:093.410:303.94:15-0.53:50-0.45:238:02Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:023.311:243.65:08-0.34:41-0.15:228:03Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:593.16:07-0.15:410.15:218:04Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:203.312:573.07:090.17:010.35:208:05First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:173.01:562.98:070.28:180.55:208:06First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:152.82:562.89:010.49:250.65:198:07First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:162.63:572.89:510.410:250.65:188:08First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:182.54:542.910:360.411:160.65:188:08Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:132.45:433.011:150.45:178:09Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:002.56:253.112:010.511:50 AM0.45:178:10Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:412.57:043.212:430.412:220.35:168:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:192.67:393.21:230.312:540.35:168:12Full 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 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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