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 : 10:32 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 33m at 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:553.37:162.712:060.01:260.06:524:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:333.27:552.712:410.02:010.16:534:17Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:083.18:342.61:170.02:330.16:544:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:433.09:122.51:540.13:040.26:554:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:172.89:522.42:320.23:350.36:564:17Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:542.710:342.33:110.34:080.36:574:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:352.611:192.33:540.54:470.46:584:17Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:192.44:440.65:310.56:594:17Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:072.312:082.35:460.66:190.47:004:17Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:562.41:022.36:590.67:100.47:014:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:492.62:012.28:240.58:030.37:014:17Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:482.83:062.39:350.39:000.17:024:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:483.14:102.510:320.19:57-0.17:034:17Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:433.45:062.711:23-0.210:50-0.37:044:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:353.65:582.912:12-0.47:044:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:263.96:503.11:02-0.57:054:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:174.07:413.212:35-0.61:50-0.67:064:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:094.08:323.21:29-0.72:38-0.67:064:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:003.89:253.22:22-0.63:24-0.67:074:19Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:523.610:203.23:17-0.54:13-0.57:074:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:473.311:173.14:19-0.35:06-0.37:084:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:432.95:390.06:02-0.27:084:21First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:173.012:412.67:010.16:580.07:094:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:173.01:412.48:140.27:530.17:094:22First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:212.92:462.29:200.38:490.27:104:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:272.93:502.210:180.39:430.27:104:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:262.94:462.211:080.210:310.27:104:24Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:162.95:342.311:530.211:140.17:104:25Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:012.96:172.412:330.17:114:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:412.96:582.51:110.07:114:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:173.07:362.612:300.01:45-0.17:114:27Full Moon31Fri
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 7:02 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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