Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 5:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:153.84:333.210:040.79:490.46:534:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:043.95:203.310:450.510:280.36:544:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:464.06:023.411:240.311:070.16:554:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:244.26:403.512:040.16:564:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:004.37:183.712:450.06:564:14New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:374.47:573.712:27-0.11:25-0.16:574:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:154.48:383.81:07-0.12:04-0.16:584:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:554.49:223.81:48-0.12:40-0.16:594:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:394.410:083.82:29-0.13:15-0.17:004:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:274.310:593.93:120.03:52-0.17:014:14Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:184.111:523.93:570.14:340.07:024:14Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:134.04:500.35:230.07:034:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:474.11:093.95:570.46:220.17:034:15First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:434.32:073.87:250.47:270.07:044:15First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:434.43:103.89:020.38:32-0.17:054:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:474.64:153.910:110.19:33-0.27:054:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:514.95:174.111:07-0.110:27-0.47:064:16Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:495.16:134.311:58-0.211:19-0.57:074:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:425.37:064.512:49-0.37:074:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:335.37:564.612:09-0.51:38-0.37:084:17Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:225.28:454.61:00-0.52:20-0.37:084:18Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:104.99:344.41:50-0.42:57-0.27:094:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:574.610:234.22:36-0.23:29-0.17:094:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:444.211:134.03:210.04:020.17:104:19Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:323.84:050.24:370.27:104:20Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:033.812:193.44:530.55:190.47:104:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:523.61:053.15:500.76:080.57:114:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:403.51:512.97:040.87:060.57:114:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:293.42:412.88:240.88:060.57:114:23Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:233.43:382.89:270.79:020.47:114:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:193.44:362.910:170.59:550.27:114:24Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:45 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 75% 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 Gibbous (75% 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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