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 3h 07m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:233.66:493.512:190.012:50-0.16:436:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:113.87:343.512:58-0.21:37-0.16:446:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:553.98:173.41:34-0.22:21-0.16:456:24Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:373.88:593.32:07-0.23:01-0.16:466:23Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:183.79:403.12:37-0.13:370.16:476:21Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:573.510:222.93:080.14:100.36:486:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:373.211:052.73:410.24:440.56:496:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:183.011:522.54:170.45:250.76:506:16Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:042.84:590.66:450.86:526:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:442.312:572.65:490.88:150.96:536:13Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:412.31:552.56:530.99:180.96:546:11Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:422.32:592.58:180.910:100.86:556:10Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:482.44:072.59:500.810:530.76:566:08Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:432.64:592.710:510.711:280.56:576:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:272.85:412.811:390.411:580.36:586:05Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:063.26:203.012:220.26:596:03Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:443.57:003.112:250.11:040.07:006:02New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:233.77:413.212:550.01:45-0.17:016:00New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:053.98:253.21:29-0.22:26-0.27:025:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:494.09:113.22:08-0.23:08-0.27:045:57New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:363.99:593.12:49-0.23:53-0.17:055:56Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:263.810:513.03:34-0.24:420.07:065:54Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:213.611:492.94:230.05:440.27:075:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:223.45:190.27:080.37:085:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:522.91:273.26:370.48:220.37:095:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:582.92:333.18:300.49:240.37:115:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:073.03:413.09:510.310:190.27:125:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:143.24:453.010:560.211:070.17:135:46Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:143.45:393.011:510.111:490.07:145:45Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:053.56:283.112:390.07:155:44Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:513.77:123.112:26-0.11:240.07:165:42Full Moon31Sun
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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