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 3h 41m 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 - May 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:492.86:153.412:020.111:53 AM0.05:427:44Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:372.87:003.512:510.012:300.05:417:45Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:222.87:423.51:350.01:040.05:397:46New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:042.88:223.42:160.01:360.05:387:47New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:452.88:593.32:520.02:090.05:377:48New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:252.79:353.23:260.12:440.15:367:49New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:042.610:113.03:580.23:200.25:357:50Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:442.510:482.84:300.33:580.35:337:51Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:272.411:282.75:070.44:390.55:327:52Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:132.35:540.65:260.65:317:53Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:122.61:012.36:560.66:220.75:307:54First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:012.51:502.37:540.67:300.85:297:55First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:522.42:432.48:400.68:480.75:287:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:472.43:392.69:230.510:060.65:277:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:492.44:352.910:060.411:080.45:267:58Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:512.55:263.210:500.25:257:59Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:462.76:153.612:000.111:35 AM0.05:248:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:372.97:033.812:49-0.112:20-0.25:248:01Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:273.07:524.01:38-0.31:08-0.35:238:02Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:183.18:434.12:27-0.41:57-0.45:228:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:093.29:344.13:17-0.42:49-0.45:218:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:013.210:273.94:06-0.43:41-0.35:218:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:553.211:233.74:59-0.34:37-0.15:208:06Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:533.15:57-0.15:440.15:198:07Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:213.412:533.16:580.07:130.25:188:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:193.21:533.17:570.18:340.35:188:08Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:192.92:553.18:500.29:450.45:178:09Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:202.73:593.29:410.210:480.45:178:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:232.64:593.210:280.211:430.45:168:11Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:212.55:513.311:110.35:168:12Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:122.56:383.312:320.311:50 AM0.35:158:12Waning Crescent31Wed
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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