Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 4:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 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 - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:583.29:193.63:000.02:490.05:428:03Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:423.310:023.53:30-0.13:320.05:438:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:273.410:483.44:03-0.14:160.15:448:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:163.411:383.34:40-0.15:050.25:457:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:083.45:240.06:060.35:467:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:313.11:033.46:140.07:300.45:477:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:293.02:033.47:120.19:000.45:487:56Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:312.93:073.48:170.210:140.45:497:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:392.94:183.59:330.211:170.25:507:53Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:492.95:243.610:510.15:517:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:513.16:223.712:120.111:54 AM0.05:527:50Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:463.37:133.71:020.012:49-0.15:537:49New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:373.48:013.81:49-0.11:40-0.15:547:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:253.58:463.72:32-0.22:27-0.15:557:46New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:103.59:283.63:10-0.13:080.05:567:45New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:543.510:083.43:43-0.13:450.15:577:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:363.310:483.14:110.14:200.25:587:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:183.211:282.94:350.24:560.45:597:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:013.05:030.45:390.66:007:39Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:092.712:442.95:390.56:330.86:017:38First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:532.51:292.76:230.77:500.96:027:36First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:392.32:192.77:150.79:120.96:037:35First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:322.33:182.78:140.810:190.86:047:33First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:372.34:262.89:240.811:130.76:057:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:452.45:222.910:390.611:580.56:067:30Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:382.66:073.111:360.56:077:28Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:232.86:493.412:390.312:230.36:087:27Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:063.17:303.51:160.21:080.16:097:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:493.48:123.61:500.01:52-0.16:107:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:323.68:563.72:24-0.22:36-0.16:117:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:173.79:413.62:58-0.33:21-0.26:127:20Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:56 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 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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