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 1h 26m 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 - Aug 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:082.81:513.56:520.18:410.55:428:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:082.62:543.47:530.29:570.55:438:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:152.54:053.49:070.311:030.45:448:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:292.55:153.410:330.35:457:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:362.76:143.512:010.411:43 AM0.35:467:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:332.97:063.512:520.312:400.25:477:56Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:233.07:523.51:380.21:310.15:487:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:103.28:343.52:190.12:150.15:497:54Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:533.29:133.42:540.02:550.15:507:53Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:333.29:503.33:240.03:290.25:517:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:113.210:253.13:490.14:010.35:527:50Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:473.111:002.94:120.24:340.55:537:49Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:223.011:372.74:380.35:110.65:547:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:582.95:100.45:550.85:557:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:172.512:372.85:470.56:520.95:567:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:012.31:212.76:320.78:201.05:577:43Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:512.22:132.77:240.79:511.05:587:42Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:502.13:182.78:250.810:550.95:597:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:012.24:332.89:340.711:460.76:007:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:082.45:353.110:460.56:017:37Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:022.66:243.312:300.511:47 AM0.36:027:36Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:493.07:093.61:090.212:400.16:037:34New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:353.37:543.71:450.01:31-0.16:047:33New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:203.68:393.82:20-0.22:21-0.26:057:31New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:063.89:243.72:53-0.33:10-0.36:067:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:533.910:113.53:27-0.33:59-0.26:077:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:423.911:013.34:04-0.34:51-0.16:087:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:343.811:543.04:44-0.25:540.26:097:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:313.75:300.07:130.46:107:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:532.81:333.56:260.28:340.56:117:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:552.62:413.37:420.49:470.66:127:20First Quarter31Mon
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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