Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 5:08 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:202.95:453.011:47-0.16:277:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:143.06:363.312:16-0.212:30-0.36:257:13Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:013.17:223.51:06-0.31:08-0.36:247:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:453.18:053.61:51-0.31:43-0.46:227:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:273.08:463.52:33-0.32:14-0.46:207:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:082.99:243.43:10-0.32:43-0.36:197:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:472.810:013.23:43-0.23:12-0.16:177:18Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:272.610:373.04:140.03:440.06:157:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:072.411:152.74:440.24:200.26:147:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:522.311:572.55:210.45:010.46:127:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:402.16:150.65:490.66:117:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:462.41:332.07:570.76:500.76:097:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:412.32:322.09:090.78:050.76:087:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:432.23:382.110:050.69:420.76:067:26First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:532.34:392.410:500.510:520.56:047:27Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:542.45:272.711:260.311:440.36:037:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:422.66:083.011:570.16:017:29Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:252.76:493.312:300.012:27-0.16:007:30Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:072.97:303.61:14-0.21:00-0.25:587:31Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:513.08:143.81:57-0.41:37-0.45:577:32Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:373.18:593.92:40-0.42:18-0.45:557:33Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:243.19:473.93:24-0.43:01-0.45:547:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:133.010:383.74:10-0.33:47-0.35:537:35Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:052.911:343.55:01-0.24:37-0.25:517:36Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:032.86:050.05:360.05:507:38Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:343.31:052.87:200.16:590.25:487:39Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:383.12:102.88:290.28:440.35:477:40Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:432.93:182.99:290.210:030.35:467:41Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:512.84:253.010:240.111:070.25:447:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:542.85:243.211:120.15:437:43Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:24 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 79% 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 (79% 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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