Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 10:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 4:05 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:252.510:323.04:130.33:500.25:427:43Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:092.411:192.94:480.44:320.35:417:44Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:002.45:340.55:210.45:407:45Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:122.812:562.46:350.56:220.55:397:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:092.81:562.57:490.57:350.55:377:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:102.82:592.78:560.39:010.45:367:49First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:162.84:043.09:530.210:260.25:357:50Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:242.95:053.410:440.011:320.05:347:51Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:263.06:003.711:31-0.25:337:52Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:223.16:514.012:29-0.312:17-0.35:327:53Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:153.27:414.11:24-0.41:03-0.45:317:54Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:073.28:324.22:16-0.51:51-0.45:307:55Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:583.29:224.03:07-0.52:39-0.45:297:56Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:483.110:133.83:56-0.43:26-0.25:287:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:392.911:063.54:46-0.24:140.05:277:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:332.85:400.15:070.25:267:59Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:013.212:302.76:390.36:170.55:258:00Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:582.91:282.67:370.47:450.65:248:01Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:542.72:262.68:290.58:560.75:238:02Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:492.53:252.69:150.59:580.75:228:03Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:472.44:222.79:550.510:520.75:228:04Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:422.35:122.810:320.511:390.65:218:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:312.35:532.911:060.45:208:05Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:132.46:293.112:220.511:40 AM0.45:198:06Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:522.47:043.21:040.312:150.35:198:07Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:292.57:393.31:450.212:530.25:188:08New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:072.68:163.32:240.21:320.25:188:09New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:462.68:553.33:020.22:130.25:178:10New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:262.69:363.33:380.22:540.25:168:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:092.610:193.24:110.23:360.25:168:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:552.711:063.24:470.34:210.35:168:12Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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