Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 51m at 3:14 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:05 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Jun 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:214.79:475.72:53-0.32:28-0.45:128:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:144.710:415.43:47-0.33:24-0.25:128:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:094.611:365.14:37-0.14:190.05:128:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:064.55:260.15:140.35:118:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:314.71:034.46:170.36:180.65:118:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:264.31:584.37:130.57:590.95:118:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:194.02:534.38:080.69:260.95:108:17Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:123.73:484.28:530.710:230.95:108:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:073.44:444.19:320.711:070.95:108:18Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:043.35:394.210:110.611:430.85:108:19Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:593.36:274.210:520.65:108:19Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:473.47:104.212:180.611:34 AM0.55:108:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:303.57:494.312:550.512:160.45:108:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:103.68:254.31:350.412:590.45:108:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:483.79:014.32:180.41:440.35:108:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:273.79:374.32:590.32:280.35:108:21New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:063.710:144.23:370.33:100.35:108:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:473.710:544.24:090.33:510.45:108:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:303.811:374.14:390.34:320.55:108:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:173.85:100.35:160.55:108:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:254.01:054.05:460.36:070.65:118:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:153.91:554.26:300.37:100.75:118:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:083.82:464.47:230.38:260.75:118:23First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:043.73:434.68:230.29:460.55:118:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:073.74:464.99:250.110:550.35:128:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:143.85:505.110:260.011:550.25:128:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:194.06:515.411:25-0.15:138:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:174.37:475.612:520.012:22-0.25:138:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:124.68:415.61:49-0.11:19-0.35:138:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:054.89:325.62:45-0.12:18-0.25:148:23Full Moon30Wed
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 6:39 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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