41.6732’ N, 71.2814’ W

Bristol, RI

62°
H 70°
L 55°
N
5mph
Low tide
9:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 5h 12m at 9:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:35 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:304.811:564.14:14-0.14:550.36:117:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:224.74:530.05:430.66:127:17Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:523.91:184.65:390.26:470.86:137:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:503.82:194.56:360.48:540.96:147:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:523.73:244.57:480.610:280.86:157:12Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:583.84:354.69:150.611:250.66:167:10Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:074.15:444.810:390.46:177:08Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:104.46:425.012:120.411:44 AM0.26:187:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:054.87:335.112:520.212:370.06:197:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:555.28:195.11:270.11:270.06:207:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:425.49:045.01:590.02:14-0.16:217:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:275.49:474.82:30-0.12:580.06:227:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:115.210:304.53:010.03:380.26:236:58Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:555.011:144.13:340.14:160.46:246:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:404.64:090.34:540.66:256:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:003.712:274.24:460.55:360.96:266:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:483.41:163.95:270.86:271.16:276:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:383.22:073.66:151.07:441.36:286:49First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:293.13:003.57:201.29:271.36:296:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:233.14:003.48:431.210:271.26:306:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:243.25:003.510:021.011:090.96:316:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:233.45:513.810:590.811:440.76:326:42Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:113.76:324.011:450.66:336:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:534.17:114.312:160.412:270.36:346:39Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:324.57:504.512:470.11:080.16:356:37Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:114.88:304.61:19-0.11:500.06:366:35Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:515.09:124.61:53-0.22:32-0.16:376:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:335.29:584.52:29-0.33:15-0.16:396:32Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:195.210:474.33:08-0.33:570.06:406:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:095.011:404.13:49-0.24:420.26:416:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8451929)

Common Questions About Bristol, RI Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Bristol, RI?

The lowest tide this week in Bristol, RI is -0.1 ft on Friday, Sep 11 at 2:14 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Bristol, RI?

The highest tide this week in Bristol, RI is 5.4 ft on Saturday, Sep 12 at 9:27 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bristol, RI?

Bristol, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, RI?

Tide predictions for Bristol, 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 Bristol, RI?

Tide data for Bristol, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8451929. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8451929.

What time is high tide in Bristol, RI today?

High tides in Bristol, RI today: 3:58 am (3.8 ft), 4:35 pm (4.6 ft). The 4:35 pm high of 4.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Bristol, RI today?

Low tides in Bristol, RI today: 9:15 am (0.6 ft), 11:25 pm (0.6 ft).

What is the tidal range in Bristol, RI today?

Today's tidal range in Bristol, RI is 4.0 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.3 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Bristol, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bristol, RI is Waning Crescent (24% illuminated). This places Bristol, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Bristol, RI have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Bristol, RI has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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