Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 12:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:49 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Nov 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:223.612:493.75:010.96:091.06:174:39First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:163.51:403.56:091.17:301.06:184:38First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:083.52:313.47:431.18:260.96:204:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:023.53:233.38:581.09:090.76:214:36Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:553.64:153.49:490.89:460.56:224:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:443.95:013.510:320.610:220.36:234:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:254.15:423.611:120.410:570.16:254:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:034.36:223.811:510.211:330.06:264:31Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:404.57:023.912:300.16:274:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:184.77:434.012:11-0.11:100.06:284:29Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:594.88:274.112:50-0.21:510.06:294:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:424.89:134.11:32-0.22:310.06:314:27Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:304.710:044.02:16-0.13:110.16:324:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:224.610:584.03:01-0.13:540.26:334:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:184.511:554.13:500.14:440.36:344:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:164.34:460.35:460.46:364:24Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:544.21:154.25:560.57:060.46:374:23Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:524.32:144.17:320.58:190.36:384:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:534.63:174.19:070.49:130.26:394:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:554.84:204.110:110.29:580.06:404:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:555.15:194.211:030.010:40-0.16:414:20Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:495.36:124.311:49-0.111:21-0.26:434:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:405.47:024.412:34-0.16:444:19New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:285.37:494.412:03-0.21:17-0.16:454:18New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:145.28:364.312:47-0.21:570.06:464:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:004.99:224.11:32-0.12:350.16:474:17Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:464.610:093.92:160.13:110.26:484:17Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:324.210:583.73:000.23:480.46:494:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:193.911:473.53:440.44:270.56:504:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:063.64:320.75:120.66:524:15First Quarter30Mon
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 4:12 pm — 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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