41.6732’ N, 71.2814’ W

Bristol, RI

53°
H 68°
L 48°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
4:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 4:56 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:36 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Aug 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:324.27:544.71:020.512:350.44:437:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:134.38:324.61:300.41:190.34:447:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:524.39:084.41:590.32:020.34:457:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:304.29:434.12:300.22:430.44:467:03Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:064.110:193.93:010.23:220.54:477:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:434.010:563.63:320.34:000.74:487:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:203.911:373.44:040.44:410.94:496:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:003.84:400.55:281.04:506:58Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:213.312:433.85:210.66:291.24:516:57Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:093.21:323.86:130.77:551.24:526:55Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:033.22:283.97:160.79:151.04:536:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:043.23:354.08:250.610:120.84:546:53Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:113.54:414.49:310.410:590.54:556:51Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:133.95:394.810:300.111:420.24:566:50Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:084.46:315.111:25-0.24:576:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:594.97:215.412:25-0.112:19-0.44:586:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:485.38:095.41:08-0.31:14-0.54:596:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:385.58:595.31:50-0.52:08-0.45:006:44Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:285.69:495.12:31-0.53:00-0.35:016:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:215.510:424.73:11-0.43:510.05:026:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:155.411:384.43:52-0.24:460.35:036:39Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:125.14:360.16:000.75:046:38First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:354.11:114.85:280.57:580.95:056:36First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:343.82:134.56:350.89:170.95:076:35First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:373.73:194.38:120.910:150.95:086:33Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:433.74:264.39:400.910:590.85:096:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:473.85:234.310:290.811:340.85:106:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:414.06:104.411:070.711:590.65:116:28Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:274.26:504.511:430.55:126:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:084.37:274.512:220.512:200.45:136:25Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:454.48:024.412:480.31:000.35:146:23Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8451929)

Common Questions About Bristol, RI Tides

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

Bristol, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 is the moon phase in Bristol, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bristol, RI is First Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Bristol, 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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