41.6732’ N, 71.2814’ W

Bristol, RI

73°
H 74°
L 62°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
5:36 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 5:36 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:48 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - May 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:034.69:285.52:26-0.62:09-0.54:426:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:574.410:245.23:17-0.33:00-0.34:416:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:544.311:234.84:09-0.13:520.04:396:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:544.25:120.34:510.44:386:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:234.512:544.16:490.56:190.74:376:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:234.21:544.08:070.68:310.74:366:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:233.92:554.19:030.69:380.74:346:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:233.83:564.29:430.510:260.64:336:49Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:233.74:524.310:090.511:040.54:326:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:153.75:404.410:320.411:360.44:316:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:013.76:234.510:590.34:306:52Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:433.87:014.512:060.311:32 AM0.24:296:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:223.87:374.512:400.212:090.24:286:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:003.78:124.41:180.212:490.24:276:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:373.78:464.21:560.21:300.24:266:56New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:153.69:224.02:340.22:120.34:256:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:553.410:003.93:100.42:520.44:246:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:373.410:423.73:450.53:320.54:236:59Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:233.311:293.64:210.64:140.64:227:00Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:113.45:020.75:040.84:217:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:193.61:013.55:520.76:060.84:207:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:103.61:513.86:510.67:220.84:197:03First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:043.62:464.17:490.48:380.64:187:04First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:043.73:454.58:440.29:430.34:187:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:083.84:444.99:350.010:400.04:177:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:104.05:415.310:25-0.211:33-0.24:167:07Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:074.36:345.611:14-0.44:167:07Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:014.57:275.812:27-0.412:06-0.54:157:08Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:554.68:205.71:24-0.412:59-0.54:147:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:484.79:145.62:20-0.31:55-0.34:147:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:424.610:095.33:13-0.22:51-0.14:137:11Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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