Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 3:57 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:50 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:213.28:443.62:14-0.52:23-0.56:287:11Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:033.29:273.72:55-0.52:56-0.56:277:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:483.210:133.73:37-0.53:32-0.56:257:13Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:353.011:023.64:22-0.44:12-0.46:237:14Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:272.911:563.45:12-0.34:58-0.26:227:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:242.76:16-0.15:520.06:207:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:563.21:262.67:430.17:020.16:187:17Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:013.12:332.59:030.28:490.26:177:18Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:133.03:472.610:120.110:220.26:157:19Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:272.94:572.811:100.011:280.06:147:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:313.05:553.011:59-0.16:127:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:233.16:443.212:23-0.112:42-0.26:107:23Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:093.17:293.41:12-0.21:20-0.26:097:24New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:523.18:113.51:56-0.21:53-0.36:077:25New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:333.18:503.42:35-0.22:21-0.36:067:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:113.09:263.33:10-0.22:47-0.26:047:27New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:492.810:003.23:41-0.13:14-0.16:037:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:272.710:343.04:090.03:450.16:017:29Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:062.511:102.84:390.24:210.26:007:30Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:482.311:492.65:150.45:000.45:587:31Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:352.26:030.55:470.65:577:32First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:352.51:252.17:240.76:440.75:557:33First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:282.42:222.18:580.77:510.75:547:34First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:282.43:252.210:000.69:150.75:527:36First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:372.44:292.410:480.510:370.55:517:37Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:442.65:222.711:270.311:350.35:507:38Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:372.76:073.112:010.15:487:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:243.06:503.412:230.012:33-0.15:477:40Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:093.17:343.71:10-0.21:08-0.35:457:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:563.28:193.91:56-0.41:47-0.45:447:42Full Moon30Tue
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 6:53 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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