Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 8:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:54 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:224.97:505.512:510.012:44-0.36:117:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:145.38:405.61:38-0.21:41-0.46:127:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:055.59:295.52:22-0.32:38-0.46:137:15Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:545.610:185.33:04-0.43:31-0.36:147:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:445.511:084.93:42-0.34:190.06:157:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:355.311:594.54:19-0.15:060.36:167:09Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:284.94:560.25:560.66:177:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:524.11:224.65:370.57:051.06:187:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:463.82:174.26:240.88:581.16:197:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:403.53:143.97:231.010:081.26:207:03Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:383.44:173.88:361.110:571.16:217:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:413.45:223.89:511.111:341.06:226:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:413.56:163.910:510.96:236:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:303.76:584.012:060.811:39 AM0.76:246:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:123.97:334.212:370.612:220.56:256:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:494.28:054.31:080.41:040.36:266:52New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:244.38:374.31:400.31:450.26:276:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:594.59:114.32:110.22:260.16:286:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:344.69:474.32:410.13:040.16:296:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:104.610:274.13:110.13:410.26:316:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:504.611:114.03:420.14:180.36:326:44Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:354.54:160.24:580.46:336:42Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:003.812:264.44:550.35:440.66:346:40First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:553.71:234.45:410.46:450.86:356:38First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:543.62:234.46:400.68:170.96:366:37First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:553.73:274.47:560.710:040.76:376:35First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:003.94:364.69:240.611:040.56:386:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:084.25:424.810:450.311:500.26:396:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:104.66:405.111:480.06:406:30Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:055.17:325.312:300.012:43-0.26:416:28Full Moon30Mon
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 12:14 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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