Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 8:39 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 2:56 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:392.64:253.59:230.211:180.35:428:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:522.85:323.710:420.15:438:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:563.06:303.912:150.111:53 AM-0.15:448:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:533.37:244.01:07-0.112:56-0.25:457:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:473.58:154.01:56-0.31:54-0.35:467:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:383.79:034.02:40-0.42:48-0.45:477:57Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:273.89:503.83:21-0.43:38-0.35:487:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:143.710:363.53:59-0.34:26-0.15:497:54Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:023.611:233.24:33-0.25:170.25:507:53Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:513.45:060.06:150.45:517:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:112.912:413.25:410.37:220.65:527:50Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:022.61:333.06:220.58:290.85:537:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:542.42:302.87:110.69:340.95:547:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:542.23:382.78:090.810:340.95:557:46Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:042.24:492.79:230.811:270.85:567:45Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:082.35:442.810:400.75:577:43Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:592.46:262.912:120.711:37 AM0.65:587:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:412.67:023.112:520.512:240.55:597:40Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:182.87:343.21:290.41:060.36:007:39New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:543.08:063.22:020.31:470.26:017:37New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:293.28:393.32:300.22:250.26:027:36New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:053.39:153.22:530.13:020.16:037:34New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:423.49:533.23:160.13:380.26:047:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:223.410:353.03:440.04:170.36:057:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:063.411:222.94:180.15:010.46:067:30Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:553.44:580.15:540.56:077:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:142.812:503.35:470.27:050.66:087:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:132.71:513.36:460.38:420.66:097:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:162.72:593.37:570.410:030.56:107:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:282.74:133.49:250.311:060.36:117:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:412.95:203.510:540.26:127:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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