Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 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 - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:445.410:154.82:28-0.63:29-0.46:534:15Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:405.111:134.73:20-0.44:19-0.26:544:15Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:374.84:15-0.15:180.06:554:14Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:124.612:364.45:190.36:440.26:564:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:114.51:344.17:070.58:030.36:574:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:104.42:333.98:490.69:000.36:584:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:104.43:343.79:510.59:410.36:594:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:114.44:343.710:380.410:110.37:004:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:074.55:283.711:150.410:400.27:014:14Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:564.56:163.811:460.311:130.17:014:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:404.56:583.812:160.27:024:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:214.57:393.812:500.17:034:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:594.48:183.812:310.01:270.07:044:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:364.38:553.71:130.02:050.07:044:15New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:124.19:333.61:560.02:420.07:054:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:473.910:123.52:370.13:160.17:064:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:253.710:523.43:160.23:500.17:064:16Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:053.511:363.33:550.34:260.27:074:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:503.44:380.55:050.37:074:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:213.412:373.35:290.65:530.37:084:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:093.51:283.36:340.76:490.27:084:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:003.72:243.37:520.67:500.17:094:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:573.93:263.49:080.48:51-0.17:094:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:004.24:313.710:090.19:48-0.47:104:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:024.65:314.011:02-0.210:43-0.67:104:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:595.06:264.411:54-0.511:36-0.87:104:21Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:525.37:194.712:46-0.77:114:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:445.58:114.912:29-1.01:39-0.87:114:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:365.59:045.01:24-1.02:28-0.87:114:23Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:285.39:574.92:19-0.93:14-0.77:114:24Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:215.03:12-0.63:58-0.57:114:25Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:23 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 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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