Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 8:47 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:23 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:213.74:483.511:000.611:030.76:267:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:243.75:483.711:370.511:400.56:247:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:193.76:393.912:020.46:237:13Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:043.87:214.012:120.312:260.36:217:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:433.97:594.212:460.212:540.16:197:15New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:184.08:344.31:220.01:270.06:187:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:524.09:064.32:01-0.12:01-0.16:167:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:263.99:394.22:40-0.22:36-0.16:147:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:013.810:114.23:17-0.23:10-0.16:137:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:383.710:474.03:51-0.13:440.06:117:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:183.511:273.94:240.14:190.16:097:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:033.44:580.24:560.26:087:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:143.812:543.45:380.45:400.36:067:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:063.81:473.46:280.56:360.46:057:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:033.82:433.57:380.67:470.46:037:26First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:033.83:443.79:030.59:070.36:027:27First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:094.04:484.110:150.210:230.16:007:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:164.25:514.611:08-0.111:27-0.35:587:29Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:174.66:475.111:55-0.35:577:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:134.97:395.512:24-0.512:39-0.65:557:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:055.08:305.81:18-0.71:25-0.75:547:32Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:555.19:205.92:12-0.82:11-0.75:527:34Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:465.010:115.73:04-0.72:57-0.65:517:35Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:374.811:025.43:53-0.53:42-0.45:507:36Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:304.511:565.04:39-0.34:27-0.15:487:37Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:254.25:260.15:130.35:477:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:524.51:224.06:190.46:060.65:457:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:494.12:183.87:470.77:150.95:447:40Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:463.83:153.79:150.89:151.05:437:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:443.64:153.610:050.810:250.95:417:42Third Quarter30Sun
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 12:35 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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