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 2h 27m 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:492.71:153.06:070.58:060.86:137:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:412.52:092.86:540.79:130.96:147:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:392.33:122.77:520.810:140.96:157:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:472.34:252.79:030.811:080.86:167:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:522.35:242.810:240.811:550.76:177:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:442.56:092.911:230.66:187:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:262.76:463.012:360.512:100.56:197:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:032.97:193.21:130.412:520.36:207:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:383.17:523.31:470.31:330.26:217:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:143.28:273.32:160.22:110.16:227:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:513.49:043.32:410.12:490.16:237:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:293.59:433.33:050.03:270.16:247:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:113.510:263.23:350.04:070.26:256:59Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:553.511:143.04:090.14:510.36:266:57Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:453.54:500.15:440.46:276:55Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:072.912:413.45:380.26:570.56:286:53First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:052.81:413.36:370.48:340.56:296:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:092.72:493.37:490.49:530.46:306:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:202.84:023.49:220.410:560.36:316:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:322.95:103.510:510.211:500.16:326:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:363.26:083.711:540.16:336:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:303.56:593.812:37-0.112:49-0.16:346:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:203.77:463.81:20-0.21:39-0.26:356:41Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:073.88:313.72:00-0.32:26-0.26:366:40Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:523.89:143.62:36-0.33:09-0.26:376:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:353.89:573.33:07-0.23:490.06:386:36Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:163.610:393.13:360.04:260.26:396:35Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:583.411:242.84:050.25:050.46:406:33Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:413.14:390.45:520.66:416:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:122.612:272.95:190.67:130.86:426:30Third Quarter30Mon
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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