Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 8:39 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:32 pm (3.3 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:443.26:173.711:590.06:137:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:393.57:083.812:46-0.112:55-0.26:147:17Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:293.77:553.81:29-0.21:47-0.36:157:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:173.98:413.72:09-0.32:36-0.36:167:13Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:033.99:253.62:46-0.33:21-0.26:177:12Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:473.810:083.33:18-0.24:020.06:187:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:303.610:523.03:48-0.14:420.26:197:08Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:133.311:372.84:180.15:250.56:207:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:593.14:530.46:240.76:217:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:262.512:492.85:340.67:450.96:227:03Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:192.41:442.76:250.88:571.06:237:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:182.22:502.67:300.910:000.96:247:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:262.24:092.68:540.910:530.86:256:58Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:352.35:082.710:210.811:370.76:266:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:272.55:512.811:180.66:276:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:082.86:263.012:140.512:040.56:286:53Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:443.06:583.112:470.412:460.36:296:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:193.37:323.21:160.21:260.16:306:50New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:553.58:093.31:420.12:050.06:316:48New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:333.68:483.32:080.02:430.06:326:46New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:133.79:303.22:38-0.13:220.06:336:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:563.710:153.13:13-0.14:020.16:346:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:433.711:053.03:520.04:470.26:356:41Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:353.54:360.15:440.46:366:39Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:002.812:353.45:280.27:110.56:376:38First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:022.81:393.36:340.48:400.56:386:36First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:082.82:493.28:050.59:490.46:396:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:192.94:013.39:500.410:470.36:406:33Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:303.15:063.311:010.211:360.16:416:31Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:313.36:003.411:590.16:426:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:05 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 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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