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 23m 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:052.53:573.29:240.510:510.56:137:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:202.65:063.210:450.511:450.56:147:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:262.76:023.211:460.46:157:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:192.96:493.312:310.412:360.36:167:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:053.17:303.31:110.31:200.26:177:12Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:473.38:083.31:450.21:590.26:187:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:263.38:433.32:140.12:330.26:197:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:013.49:173.12:380.13:040.26:207:07Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:343.39:493.03:010.13:330.36:217:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:043.210:232.83:260.24:030.46:227:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:363.110:592.63:550.34:350.66:237:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:102.911:392.44:280.45:130.76:247:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:512.85:050.66:010.96:256:58Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:262.312:402.75:510.77:171.06:266:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:192.21:372.76:460.89:201.06:276:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:192.22:422.77:530.810:240.96:286:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:282.33:562.89:100.711:120.76:296:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:372.55:023.110:300.511:520.46:306:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:342.95:553.311:330.36:316:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:233.36:423.512:280.112:260.06:326:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:093.77:293.71:03-0.11:17-0.26:336:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:554.08:163.71:38-0.32:08-0.46:346:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:424.29:033.62:15-0.42:58-0.46:356:41New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:304.29:523.42:54-0.43:47-0.36:366:39Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:194.110:423.23:35-0.34:40-0.16:376:38Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:133.911:373.04:18-0.15:420.16:386:36Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:123.65:070.17:020.46:396:34First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:382.81:183.36:100.48:200.56:406:32First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:442.62:293.17:570.59:290.66:416:31First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:542.63:423.09:310.610:290.66:426:29First Quarter30Wed
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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