Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 10:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:224.612:584.15:540.35:510.45:128:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:204.51:554.26:560.47:050.65:128:13Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:184.42:534.48:090.48:470.65:128:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:174.23:534.69:130.310:160.55:118:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:184.14:554.810:040.211:180.35:118:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:214.15:555.010:480.15:118:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:204.26:495.212:100.211:30 AM0.05:108:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:134.27:395.312:590.112:120.05:108:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:034.38:275.31:450.112:550.05:108:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:514.39:145.12:300.11:400.15:108:19New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:384.29:594.93:110.22:260.25:108:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:254.110:454.53:480.33:130.35:108:20Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:123.911:304.24:220.43:590.45:108:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:003.84:580.54:440.65:108:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:163.912:483.75:370.75:320.85:108:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:013.71:353.66:210.86:271.05:108:21First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:443.42:203.67:120.87:341.15:108:22First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:253.33:033.68:050.88:481.15:108:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:083.23:493.78:550.79:530.95:108:22First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:573.14:393.99:420.610:470.85:108:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:543.25:304.110:260.511:340.55:108:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:503.36:204.311:090.35:118:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:433.57:064.612:180.311:53 AM0.25:118:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:313.87:534.91:020.212:370.05:118:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:194.08:405.11:490.01:25-0.15:128:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:084.29:295.22:37-0.12:15-0.15:128:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:584.310:205.23:25-0.13:06-0.15:128:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:504.411:125.14:10-0.13:58-0.15:138:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:454.54:54-0.14:510.15:138:23Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:074.912:414.65:400.05:500.35:148:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:04 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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