Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 7:53 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:02 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:102.11:342.56:300.98:530.87:175:41First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:102.12:352.57:521.09:460.77:195:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:132.33:392.59:370.810:280.67:205:39First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:142.54:382.710:430.611:020.47:215:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:052.84:272.810:330.410:340.16:224:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:493.25:123.011:180.111:07-0.16:234:36Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:323.65:573.112:02-0.16:254:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:153.96:423.212:47-0.36:264:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:014.07:303.212:23-0.41:33-0.46:274:32Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:484.18:193.21:07-0.42:21-0.46:284:31Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:384.09:103.11:52-0.43:11-0.26:294:30Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:323.810:052.92:41-0.34:09-0.16:304:29Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:303.611:062.83:33-0.15:220.16:324:28Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:343.34:370.16:380.26:334:28Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:112.812:403.16:120.37:430.36:344:27Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:172.81:472.97:480.38:400.26:354:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:242.92:532.89:010.39:310.26:364:25Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:283.13:532.710:020.310:150.16:384:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:233.24:442.710:540.210:520.16:394:24Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:113.45:292.711:390.111:240.16:404:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:533.46:102.712:190.16:414:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:323.46:482.712:550.16:424:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:093.47:262.712:200.01:290.16:434:21New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:453.38:032.612:510.12:000.16:444:21New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:193.18:392.51:250.12:320.26:464:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:553.09:172.42:010.23:050.36:474:20Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:322.89:592.32:390.43:430.46:484:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:142.710:452.23:190.54:280.56:494:19Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:012.511:352.14:040.65:260.66:504:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:522.54:590.76:300.66:514:18First Quarter30Thu
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 11:27 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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