Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:113.45:500.06:340.35:428:03Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:333.11:053.26:340.27:430.55:438:01Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:252.81:593.17:170.48:480.75:448:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:182.52:552.98:000.59:500.85:457:59Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:172.43:582.88:480.610:480.85:467:58Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:222.35:002.89:460.711:380.75:477:57Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:222.35:522.910:460.75:487:56Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:112.56:363.012:240.611:38 AM0.65:497:54Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:542.67:143.11:060.512:240.55:507:53Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:332.77:493.21:460.41:080.35:517:52New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:102.88:223.32:230.31:490.35:527:50New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:463.08:563.32:560.22:280.25:537:49New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:223.09:313.33:230.23:060.25:547:48New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:593.110:083.23:450.23:430.35:557:46Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:393.110:493.14:100.24:230.35:567:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:233.211:343.04:410.25:070.45:577:43Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:103.25:200.26:010.55:587:42First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:252.91:033.26:060.37:060.65:597:41First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:212.81:593.37:010.38:290.66:007:39First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:212.73:033.38:040.39:580.56:017:38First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:302.74:133.59:150.311:070.36:027:36Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:422.85:213.610:370.26:037:35Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:473.16:203.812:050.111:48 AM0.06:047:33Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:443.37:144.012:56-0.112:48-0.26:057:32Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:363.68:054.01:45-0.31:45-0.36:067:30Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:273.78:534.02:30-0.42:37-0.36:077:28Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:153.89:403.83:11-0.43:26-0.36:087:27Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:023.710:253.63:48-0.34:12-0.16:097:25Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:493.611:113.34:22-0.14:590.16:107:24Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:363.411:592.94:540.15:510.46:117:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:253.25:270.36:570.66:127:20Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:48 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 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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