Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 54m at 4:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:284.74:564.610:220.210:500.06:164:40Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:255.15:504.811:14-0.111:24-0.26:174:39Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:175.46:404.812:02-0.26:194:38New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:055.67:274.812:48-0.26:204:37New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:515.68:134.612:36-0.31:33-0.26:214:35New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:375.49:004.41:15-0.22:15-0.16:224:34New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:235.19:474.11:55-0.12:540.16:244:33Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:104.710:353.82:370.13:320.46:254:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:004.311:273.63:190.44:130.66:264:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:513.94:030.65:010.86:274:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:203.412:443.64:530.96:051.06:284:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:123.31:343.45:581.17:311.06:304:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:043.22:253.37:261.18:330.96:314:27First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:573.33:183.38:481.09:160.76:324:26First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:513.54:093.49:430.89:520.56:334:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:403.74:563.510:280.510:260.26:354:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:224.05:383.711:090.311:000.06:364:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:004.36:193.911:480.111:35-0.26:374:23Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:394.67:014.012:28-0.16:384:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:194.87:444.112:12-0.31:09-0.26:394:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:014.98:294.212:52-0.31:51-0.26:414:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:464.99:184.11:34-0.42:34-0.26:424:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:354.910:104.02:19-0.33:170.06:434:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:294.711:064.03:05-0.24:040.16:444:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:274.63:560.05:000.36:454:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:054.012:284.44:530.36:220.46:464:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:054.11:284.36:080.58:020.46:474:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:054.22:294.27:560.59:010.36:484:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:074.43:324.19:260.49:450.16:504:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:094.74:344.110:250.210:210.06:514:16Waning Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8451929)

Common Questions About Bristol, RI Tides

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

Slack tide in Bristol, RI is approximately 8:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Bristol, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA