Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 2:38 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:453.96:094.011:590.46:267:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:373.96:584.312:160.312:230.36:247:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:214.07:404.412:480.212:430.16:237:13Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:014.08:194.51:190.11:080.06:217:14New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:384.08:554.51:520.01:38-0.16:197:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:153.99:294.42:27-0.12:13-0.16:187:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:503.810:014.23:03-0.12:49-0.16:167:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:263.610:344.03:380.03:250.06:147:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:033.411:093.84:130.14:020.26:137:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:443.211:503.64:480.34:390.36:117:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:293.15:240.55:190.56:107:21Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:373.41:183.06:080.76:070.66:087:23First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:293.42:103.17:080.87:100.76:067:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:243.43:053.28:320.88:290.76:057:25First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:233.54:053.59:420.69:470.46:037:26First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:273.65:064.010:310.310:520.16:027:27Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:303.96:044.511:140.011:48-0.26:007:28Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:284.26:565.011:56-0.45:597:29Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:204.57:465.512:39-0.512:39-0.65:577:30Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:114.68:365.71:31-0.71:24-0.75:567:31Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:024.79:265.82:24-0.72:12-0.75:547:32Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:534.710:185.63:16-0.73:01-0.65:537:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:464.511:135.34:06-0.53:50-0.45:517:35Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:424.34:57-0.24:40-0.15:507:36Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:114.912:414.25:540.25:350.35:487:37Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:114.51:414.07:230.56:460.65:477:38Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:114.22:403.98:540.69:090.85:457:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:103.93:413.99:540.610:240.75:447:40Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:113.74:434.010:370.611:140.75:437:41Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:113.65:404.111:060.511:520.65:417:42Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:12 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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