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 2h 48m 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 - Dec 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:053.911:453.53:480.24:290.36:524:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:583.84:350.45:170.46:534:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:383.712:533.85:320.56:170.46:544:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:333.81:503.96:450.57:260.26:554:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:304.12:513.98:080.48:310.06:564:14Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:314.43:564.09:240.19:28-0.26:574:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:334.84:584.310:25-0.210:20-0.56:584:14Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:315.25:564.511:20-0.411:10-0.66:594:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:255.66:504.712:13-0.67:004:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:185.77:424.81:06-0.67:014:14New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:095.78:334.812:50-0.71:58-0.67:024:14New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:005.59:254.71:41-0.62:47-0.57:024:14Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:525.210:184.52:32-0.43:30-0.37:034:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:444.811:134.33:20-0.24:120.07:044:15Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:384.44:080.24:570.27:054:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:084.012:324.05:020.55:480.47:054:15First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:033.91:253.66:130.86:500.67:064:16First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:573.72:173.48:030.87:490.67:064:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:533.63:123.29:100.88:390.57:074:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:503.64:093.29:550.69:230.47:084:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:443.75:013.210:340.510:050.27:084:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:303.85:463.311:120.310:460.17:094:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:104.06:263.511:510.111:27-0.17:094:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:464.17:043.612:310.07:094:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:204.27:423.712:07-0.21:11-0.17:104:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:564.28:213.712:48-0.21:49-0.27:104:20Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:334.39:013.81:29-0.32:24-0.27:104:21Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:134.29:453.82:10-0.32:57-0.27:114:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:574.210:313.82:50-0.23:30-0.27:114:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:454.111:223.83:32-0.14:07-0.17:114:23Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:374.04:180.04:50-0.17:114:24Third Quarter31Mon
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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