Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:47 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 10:13 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Jan 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:554.36:143.512:080.37:124:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:424.36:593.612:440.27:124:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:254.37:423.71:180.27:124:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:054.28:233.712:330.01:510.17:124:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:434.19:023.61:18-0.12:240.17:124:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:193.99:413.52:02-0.12:560.17:124:29Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:543.710:203.42:440.03:270.17:124:30Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:293.511:003.33:240.13:570.17:114:31Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:063.311:403.34:040.34:280.27:114:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:463.14:470.45:030.37:114:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:223.312:312.95:380.65:450.37:114:34Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:063.41:192.86:420.76:370.37:114:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:553.52:142.87:590.67:380.37:104:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:513.63:182.99:140.58:420.17:104:37Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:563.94:263.110:150.29:44-0.17:094:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:014.25:283.411:08-0.110:41-0.47:094:40Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:594.66:243.811:59-0.311:37-0.67:084:41New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:525.07:164.212:50-0.57:084:42New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:435.28:074.512:32-0.81:40-0.77:074:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:335.28:584.71:29-0.92:26-0.87:074:44New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:245.19:504.82:24-0.93:07-0.87:064:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:154.810:444.73:16-0.73:46-0.77:064:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:074.511:394.64:09-0.44:26-0.57:054:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:014.05:070.05:08-0.27:044:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:354.412:563.66:300.35:570.07:034:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:314.21:533.38:190.56:560.37:034:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:313.92:543.19:330.58:040.47:024:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:373.74:013.010:310.59:120.57:014:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:443.75:033.111:170.510:090.47:004:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:413.85:563.311:560.410:560.26:594:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:283.96:413.512:280.36:584:58Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:00 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 5% 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 (5% 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.

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