Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 3:26 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:383.212:572.86:050.66:060.36:574:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:213.21:452.77:180.77:030.46:565:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:103.22:402.78:420.68:050.36:555:02First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:093.33:442.89:470.59:070.16:545:03Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:143.64:483.110:390.210:04-0.16:535:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:153.95:433.511:25-0.110:57-0.46:515:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:084.36:343.912:09-0.36:505:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:574.77:234.312:54-0.66:495:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:465.08:124.612:40-0.91:38-0.76:485:10Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:345.19:014.81:32-1.02:20-0.86:475:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:235.09:524.92:24-1.03:00-0.96:455:12Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:144.810:454.83:14-0.83:40-0.76:445:13Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:084.411:404.74:04-0.54:21-0.56:435:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:034.15:00-0.25:07-0.36:425:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:374.51:013.76:130.26:020.06:405:17Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:364.32:003.58:150.47:130.36:395:19Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:384.13:053.39:360.48:430.46:375:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:464.04:133.310:360.39:590.36:365:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:524.05:153.511:230.310:480.26:355:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:484.16:073.712:020.26:335:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:364.26:523.812:320.16:325:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:184.27:344.012:060.012:580.06:305:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:574.28:124.012:45-0.11:25-0.16:295:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:334.18:494.01:25-0.21:54-0.26:275:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:084.09:243.92:05-0.32:25-0.26:265:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:423.89:593.82:43-0.22:56-0.26:245:31Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:163.510:333.63:19-0.13:27-0.16:235:32Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:543.311:103.53:560.14:000.06:215:33Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:353.111:513.44:330.34:350.16:205:34Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 6:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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