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 8m 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:103.28:294.12:15-0.51:52-0.55:437:43New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:593.29:174.13:03-0.62:36-0.55:427:44New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:493.110:084.03:52-0.53:22-0.55:407:45Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:423.011:033.74:45-0.34:11-0.35:397:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:382.95:48-0.15:06-0.15:387:47Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:023.512:392.87:010.16:160.25:377:48First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:063.21:432.78:090.27:550.35:357:49First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:122.92:482.79:110.39:190.45:347:50First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:202.83:552.810:070.310:290.45:337:51First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:252.74:563.010:550.311:260.35:327:52Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:212.65:483.111:360.25:317:53Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:092.66:333.312:150.312:110.25:307:55Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:502.67:133.312:580.212:400.25:297:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:302.67:503.41:360.21:060.15:287:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:072.68:253.32:120.11:350.25:277:58Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:432.68:593.22:450.12:070.25:267:58Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:192.69:333.13:180.22:420.35:257:59Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:562.510:083.03:500.23:180.45:248:00Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:342.410:462.94:240.33:560.55:238:01Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:162.311:302.85:030.54:370.65:238:02Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:032.35:500.65:240.75:228:03Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:182.712:542.36:470.66:210.85:218:04Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:102.61:472.47:450.67:320.85:208:05Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:042.62:432.68:350.58:530.75:208:06Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:042.63:432.89:240.310:160.55:198:07Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:072.74:423.210:120.211:200.35:188:08Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:092.85:373.511:000.05:188:09Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:052.96:283.812:150.011:48 AM-0.25:178:09Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:583.17:194.11:08-0.212:36-0.35:178:10New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:503.28:114.22:02-0.41:27-0.45:168:11New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:433.29:034.22:54-0.52:19-0.45:168:12New Moon31Wed
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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