Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 6:04 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:434.94:44-0.24:480.05:158:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:025.012:394.95:29-0.15:440.25:158:23Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:584.71:354.96:190.16:530.55:168:23First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:554.52:324.97:190.28:320.65:168:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:534.33:314.98:270.310:050.65:178:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:534.14:334.99:330.411:080.55:188:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:574.05:354.910:290.411:590.55:188:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:004.16:325.011:160.45:198:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:554.27:245.112:430.412:000.35:208:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:464.38:115.01:230.312:430.35:208:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:324.48:555.01:580.31:260.35:218:20Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:164.49:374.82:320.32:120.35:228:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:594.310:184.63:060.22:570.35:238:19Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:414.210:574.33:400.23:400.45:238:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:234.011:374.14:140.34:220.55:248:17Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:043.94:490.35:040.65:258:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:173.812:453.85:260.45:500.85:268:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:573.61:263.76:050.56:421.05:278:15Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:393.42:073.76:510.67:471.05:288:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:233.32:513.87:430.69:011.05:298:14Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:133.33:413.98:400.610:080.95:298:13Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:103.34:404.09:370.511:030.65:308:12Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:123.55:414.310:330.311:500.45:318:11Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:123.96:374.711:260.05:328:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:064.27:285.112:350.112:17-0.25:338:10New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:574.68:185.31:22-0.11:08-0.45:348:09New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:474.99:085.52:09-0.32:01-0.55:358:08New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:385.29:595.52:56-0.42:55-0.55:368:07New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:295.310:505.43:40-0.53:48-0.45:378:06Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:235.311:445.14:23-0.44:40-0.25:388:04Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:185.35:06-0.25:350.15:398:03Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8451929)

Common Questions About Bristol, RI Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bristol, RI today?

Slack tide in Bristol, RI is approximately 9:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Bristol, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA