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 2h 14m at 6:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 am (3.8 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 - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:043.81:293.36:050.56:060.66:267:11Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:543.52:193.27:020.87:060.86:247:12Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:453.23:113.18:220.98:240.96:227:13Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:403.14:083.19:400.89:470.86:217:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:393.15:063.210:330.610:480.66:197:15Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:353.35:573.511:140.411:360.36:177:16Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:203.56:403.811:510.26:167:17Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:013.77:194.112:190.112:260.06:147:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:394.07:574.41:00-0.11:01-0.26:127:19New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:194.28:364.71:40-0.31:37-0.46:117:21New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:004.39:174.82:20-0.42:15-0.56:097:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:444.310:014.83:01-0.42:54-0.56:087:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:314.310:484.83:40-0.43:35-0.46:067:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:214.211:404.74:21-0.34:18-0.36:047:25Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:154.15:06-0.15:06-0.16:037:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:364.51:134.15:580.16:000.16:017:27First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:364.42:124.17:080.37:090.36:007:28First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:374.33:134.29:020.48:390.45:587:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:404.24:174.310:160.310:180.35:577:30Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:474.25:214.611:060.111:240.15:557:32Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:504.36:194.911:460.05:547:33Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:464.57:125.212:15-0.112:21-0.15:527:34Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:364.68:005.31:00-0.212:55-0.25:517:35Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:234.68:465.31:43-0.21:31-0.25:497:36Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:084.59:305.22:23-0.22:09-0.25:487:37Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:534.410:144.93:02-0.22:49-0.15:477:38Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:374.210:574.63:39-0.13:290.15:457:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:223.911:424.24:150.14:100.25:447:40Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:083.64:530.34:520.45:427:41Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:283.812:563.55:350.55:380.75:417:42Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 9:35 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 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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