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 54m 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 - Jun 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:003.42:333.57:300.78:101.05:128:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:463.33:193.78:250.69:230.95:128:14Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:373.34:113.99:190.510:240.75:118:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:353.45:084.210:090.311:150.45:118:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:353.76:034.510:570.15:118:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:313.96:554.912:020.111:44 AM-0.25:118:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:234.37:455.212:49-0.112:31-0.35:108:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:144.58:355.51:37-0.31:20-0.55:108:18New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:054.89:265.62:28-0.42:11-0.55:108:18New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:574.910:185.53:19-0.43:05-0.55:108:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:504.911:125.34:07-0.43:57-0.35:108:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:464.94:55-0.34:51-0.15:108:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:085.112:434.95:45-0.15:490.25:108:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:054.81:414.96:430.17:050.55:108:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:024.52:384.87:570.38:570.65:108:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:594.23:374.89:070.410:160.65:108:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:594.04:374.710:000.511:120.65:108:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:013.95:374.710:400.511:580.55:108:22Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:013.96:324.811:160.55:108:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:544.07:214.812:350.511:53 AM0.45:108:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:414.08:054.81:080.412:320.45:118:23Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:254.18:464.71:410.41:130.35:118:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:074.19:264.62:170.31:570.35:118:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:474.010:044.52:550.22:420.35:128:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:273.910:414.23:320.23:260.45:128:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:063.811:184.04:070.24:080.45:128:23Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:463.711:573.84:420.34:480.65:138:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:273.75:170.45:310.75:138:23Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:383.71:093.75:550.56:190.95:148:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:213.61:523.86:370.57:170.95:148:23Third Quarter30Thu
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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