Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:53 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 6:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:113.212:483.56:240.17:180.45:428:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:052.91:453.37:180.38:260.55:438:02First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:002.72:443.18:140.49:300.65:448:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:002.53:483.09:130.610:300.75:457:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:062.44:512.910:130.611:220.75:467:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:092.45:453.011:070.65:477:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:012.56:313.112:080.611:53 AM0.65:487:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:452.77:113.112:500.512:350.55:497:54Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:252.87:483.21:280.41:140.45:507:53Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:022.98:213.32:040.31:520.35:517:52Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:363.08:533.32:370.22:280.35:527:50Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:103.09:263.23:050.13:010.35:537:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:453.110:003.13:290.13:340.35:547:48Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:213.110:383.03:550.24:090.45:557:46Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:013.111:212.94:260.24:480.55:567:45Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:453.15:030.25:350.65:577:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:082.812:353.15:470.36:320.65:587:42Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:012.71:293.26:390.37:450.75:597:41Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:592.72:293.27:390.39:250.66:007:39Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:042.73:373.38:460.310:420.46:017:38Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:142.94:473.510:010.211:400.26:027:36Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:213.15:503.711:150.06:037:35Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:203.46:463.912:32-0.112:18-0.26:047:33Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:133.77:384.11:21-0.31:16-0.46:057:32New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:053.98:284.12:08-0.42:11-0.56:067:30New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:554.09:173.92:52-0.53:03-0.56:077:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:444.010:053.73:33-0.43:52-0.36:087:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:333.910:533.44:11-0.34:41-0.16:097:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:233.711:423.14:48-0.15:350.26:107:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:163.45:260.26:400.46:117:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:342.81:113.26:090.47:490.66:127:20First Quarter31Mon
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 9:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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