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 2m 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 - Jun 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:403.46:084.010:530.511:520.55:128:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:263.56:494.211:330.35:128:14Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:083.67:264.312:330.312:120.25:118:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:473.88:024.51:140.212:510.15:118:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:273.98:404.61:560.11:310.05:118:16New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:084.09:204.72:370.02:130.05:118:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:514.010:034.73:150.02:550.05:108:17New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:374.110:494.63:520.03:380.05:108:18Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:264.111:404.64:290.14:230.15:108:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:184.15:090.15:110.25:108:19Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:334.51:134.25:550.26:070.45:108:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:294.42:084.46:510.37:160.55:108:20First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:264.33:054.67:560.38:410.55:108:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:254.24:054.89:020.210:070.45:108:21First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:284.25:075.010:020.111:130.25:108:21Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:334.36:085.310:550.05:108:22Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:334.47:035.512:090.111:44 AM-0.15:108:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:284.67:555.61:000.012:32-0.15:108:22Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:204.78:455.61:51-0.11:20-0.15:108:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:104.79:345.42:39-0.12:090.05:108:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:594.610:225.13:220.02:580.15:118:23Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:474.511:094.84:000.13:440.25:118:23Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:374.311:574.44:350.24:290.45:118:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:274.15:110.45:150.65:128:23Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:454.11:163.95:510.56:060.95:128:23Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:323.82:033.86:360.67:091.05:128:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:173.52:493.77:280.78:251.15:138:23Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:013.33:353.78:230.79:371.05:138:23Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:493.24:253.79:160.710:340.95:148:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:433.25:173.910:060.611:220.75:148:23Waning Crescent30Fri
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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