Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 21m at 5:20 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:45 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:344.06:034.611:350.35:407:44Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:294.06:534.712:100.311:59 AM0.35:387:45Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:164.17:384.812:430.312:250.25:377:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:004.18:204.81:140.212:560.25:367:47Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:404.18:594.71:480.11:320.15:357:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:204.09:374.62:250.02:120.15:337:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:583.910:134.33:030.02:530.25:327:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:373.710:504.13:410.13:330.25:317:51Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:163.611:293.94:180.24:130.45:307:52Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:583.44:550.44:530.55:297:53Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:103.712:423.45:340.55:370.75:287:54Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:543.51:283.46:180.66:290.85:277:55Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:413.52:153.57:110.67:340.95:267:56Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:313.53:053.68:100.68:500.85:257:57Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:253.54:003.99:090.410:010.65:247:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:253.64:594.310:020.211:000.35:237:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:273.95:574.710:52-0.111:520.05:228:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:264.26:525.111:41-0.35:218:01Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:204.57:435.512:42-0.312:29-0.55:208:02New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:124.78:355.71:34-0.51:19-0.65:198:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:044.99:275.82:28-0.62:11-0.65:198:04New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:575.010:205.63:21-0.53:04-0.65:188:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:514.911:155.44:13-0.43:57-0.45:178:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:474.95:03-0.24:50-0.15:168:07Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:115.112:454.75:590.05:480.35:168:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:094.71:434.77:120.37:050.65:158:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:064.42:414.68:320.49:040.75:158:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:034.13:394.59:310.510:170.75:148:10First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:023.94:394.510:150.511:080.75:148:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:033.75:364.510:460.511:470.65:138:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:003.76:284.611:140.55:138:13Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 9:02 am — 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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