Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 8:47 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 2:07 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Apr 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:503.28:083.61:45-0.41:51-0.56:287:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:333.28:513.82:29-0.52:25-0.66:277:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:183.29:363.83:13-0.63:01-0.66:257:13New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:043.110:243.83:58-0.53:41-0.66:237:14Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:542.911:153.64:46-0.44:24-0.46:227:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:492.75:46-0.15:13-0.26:207:16Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:133.312:492.57:080.16:140.16:187:17First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:173.11:542.58:290.27:390.26:177:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:282.93:052.59:410.39:280.36:157:20First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:452.84:182.610:420.210:460.26:137:21Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:562.85:212.811:330.111:460.16:127:22Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:522.86:143.012:170.06:107:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:382.96:593.212:360.012:54-0.16:097:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:192.97:403.41:20-0.11:26-0.16:077:25Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:582.98:183.41:59-0.11:53-0.16:067:26Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:342.88:543.42:33-0.12:17-0.16:047:27Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:092.79:273.23:05-0.12:41-0.16:037:28Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:432.69:593.13:340.03:090.16:017:29Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:182.510:322.94:030.13:410.26:007:30Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:562.311:082.74:360.34:170.45:587:31Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:372.211:522.65:150.44:570.55:577:32Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:242.16:060.65:440.75:557:33Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:432.51:182.07:230.76:440.85:547:35Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:402.42:172.08:540.77:590.85:527:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:442.43:232.29:550.69:340.75:517:37Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:532.54:282.510:400.410:530.45:497:38Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:552.75:232.911:180.211:480.25:487:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:472.96:103.311:540.05:477:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:353.06:563.612:38-0.112:30-0.35:457:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:223.27:413.91:26-0.31:10-0.45:447:42New Moon30Sun
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 5:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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