Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 8:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:36 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:054.02:433.57:440.57:380.36:277:10First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:094.03:473.69:460.59:030.36:257:11First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:184.14:553.910:550.310:280.16:237:12Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:274.35:584.411:440.011:36-0.26:227:13Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:294.66:554.812:25-0.26:207:14Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:224.87:465.212:32-0.41:04-0.46:187:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:114.98:355.51:25-0.61:42-0.56:177:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:594.99:225.52:15-0.62:20-0.56:157:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:454.710:085.33:01-0.62:57-0.46:147:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:324.510:555.03:44-0.43:34-0.36:127:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:194.111:434.64:23-0.24:12-0.16:107:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:093.85:010.14:520.26:097:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:344.21:013.55:440.45:360.56:077:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:263.81:533.36:350.76:280.86:057:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:193.52:463.17:500.97:381.06:047:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:143.33:433.19:230.99:081.06:027:26Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:153.24:433.210:190.810:230.86:017:27Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:153.25:393.411:010.611:150.65:597:29Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:043.46:243.711:360.411:590.35:587:30Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:443.67:034.012:100.25:567:31Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:213.87:384.212:400.112:430.05:557:32Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:584.08:144.51:20-0.11:17-0.25:537:33New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:364.18:524.72:00-0.21:52-0.35:527:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:164.19:314.82:40-0.32:28-0.35:507:35New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:004.110:144.83:18-0.33:06-0.35:497:36Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:474.011:024.73:57-0.23:47-0.25:477:37Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:383.911:554.54:37-0.14:30-0.15:467:38Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:333.95:230.15:180.15:457:39Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:524.41:313.86:200.46:170.35:437:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:534.32:313.97:470.57:310.55:427:42First 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 11:50 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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