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 5h 15m at 7:04 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (3.7 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 - Sep 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:584.411:164.13:430.24:100.46:117:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:374.211:563.84:180.34:500.66:127:16Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:173.94:540.45:310.86:137:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:383.512:583.85:330.66:191.06:147:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:233.41:413.76:180.87:211.16:157:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:093.32:273.67:120.98:471.16:167:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:003.33:203.78:170.910:021.06:177:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:573.44:213.89:250.810:540.86:187:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:583.65:234.110:270.511:360.56:197:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:574.06:204.511:220.26:207:03Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:494.57:104.912:150.212:12-0.16:217:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:384.97:595.212:54-0.11:01-0.36:226:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:265.38:475.31:35-0.31:51-0.56:236:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:145.69:365.42:17-0.52:43-0.56:246:56New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:045.710:265.23:01-0.53:33-0.46:256:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:565.611:205.03:44-0.54:23-0.26:266:52Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:505.54:28-0.35:150.16:276:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:164.712:485.25:150.06:180.46:296:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:154.41:485.06:090.48:150.76:306:47First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:154.22:494.77:180.79:460.76:316:45First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:164.13:524.69:170.810:480.76:326:44First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:214.14:584.510:420.811:360.66:336:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:254.25:584.511:320.76:346:40Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:224.46:494.612:120.612:090.66:356:38Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:104.67:344.612:380.512:410.46:366:37Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:534.78:144.612:590.41:140.36:376:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:334.88:524.61:250.31:500.36:386:33Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:114.79:294.41:570.22:290.26:396:31Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:474.610:054.22:320.13:080.26:406:30Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:214.410:424.03:080.23:460.36:416:28Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 10:34 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 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.

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