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 28m at 3:46 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:11 pm (3.8 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 - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:493.04:192.510:40-0.110:22-0.26:185:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:543.35:192.911:33-0.411:27-0.56:175:39Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:503.56:123.212:21-0.66:155:40New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:413.77:023.412:23-0.71:05-0.86:135:41New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:293.77:503.61:16-0.81:47-0.86:125:42New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:163.68:363.62:05-0.82:24-0.86:105:43New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:013.49:223.52:51-0.72:58-0.76:095:44Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:473.111:093.34:37-0.54:30-0.57:076:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:342.711:573.05:25-0.25:03-0.27:056:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:242.46:230.15:400.07:046:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:472.81:172.27:350.36:240.37:026:49First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:412.52:152.08:480.57:210.57:006:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:472.33:261.99:570.68:390.66:596:51First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:092.24:401.910:570.510:260.66:576:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:172.35:372.111:460.411:270.46:556:53Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:072.46:212.312:270.36:546:54Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:462.66:592.512:140.21:050.16:526:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:192.77:342.712:550.11:380.06:506:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:492.88:062.91:34-0.12:07-0.16:496:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:202.98:393.12:10-0.22:31-0.26:476:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:522.99:133.22:45-0.32:52-0.36:457:00Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:272.99:493.23:18-0.33:17-0.36:447:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:052.810:293.23:52-0.23:47-0.26:427:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:482.711:133.14:29-0.14:23-0.26:407:03Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:362.55:120.05:06-0.16:397:04Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:033.112:302.46:060.15:570.16:377:05Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:003.01:312.47:190.37:000.26:357:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:042.92:382.49:010.38:190.26:347:07Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:172.93:532.510:200.110:060.16:327:08Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:333.05:042.811:20-0.111:26-0.16:307:10Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:383.26:043.112:10-0.36:297:11Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:58 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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