Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 11:00 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:223.69:374.02:33-0.12:260.05:276:10Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:583.410:123.83:090.03:010.15:256:11Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:373.210:513.63:440.23:360.35:236:12Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:213.011:373.44:200.44:150.45:226:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:102.95:030.75:010.65:206:14Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:293.31:023.06:010.86:010.75:186:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:243.31:573.17:210.87:210.75:176:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:233.42:583.48:370.68:430.55:156:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:273.64:013.89:300.39:510.25:136:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:303.95:004.310:150.010:47-0.25:126:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:274.25:534.810:56-0.411:38-0.55:106:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:194.56:435.311:39-0.65:096:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:094.77:325.612:30-0.712:23-0.85:076:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:594.88:225.71:22-0.81:09-0.85:056:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:504.79:135.62:14-0.71:57-0.75:046:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:424.610:075.33:04-0.52:45-0.55:026:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:374.411:044.93:55-0.23:34-0.25:016:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:354.24:520.14:260.14:596:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:044.512:354.06:290.55:290.54:586:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:054.11:353.98:000.67:200.84:566:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:063.92:363.99:020.69:100.74:556:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:093.73:393.99:490.610:050.74:536:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:113.64:374.110:220.510:430.54:526:34Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:053.65:274.310:450.411:140.44:506:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:513.76:114.411:050.311:450.34:496:36Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:313.76:494.511:330.24:476:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:093.77:254.512:190.112:050.14:466:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:453.78:004.412:570.112:410.14:456:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:203.78:334.31:360.01:200.14:436:41Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:563.610:074.23:140.12:580.25:427:42Waning Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8451929)

Common Questions About Bristol, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bristol, RI today?

Slack tide in Bristol, RI is approximately 2:04 am — 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 Bristol, RI?

Bristol, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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