Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 8:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 2:33 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Feb 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:314.08:513.71:19-0.32:11-0.26:565:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:043.99:263.62:01-0.32:41-0.26:555:02Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:373.710:033.62:40-0.23:10-0.16:535:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:133.610:413.53:17-0.13:38-0.16:525:05Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:533.411:233.53:540.04:090.06:515:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:373.24:330.24:440.06:505:07Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:083.512:263.15:210.35:280.16:495:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:583.61:203.16:220.46:250.16:485:10Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:523.72:193.17:410.47:330.16:465:11Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:553.83:263.29:070.38:45-0.16:455:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:044.14:353.510:150.09:53-0.36:445:13Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:104.55:373.911:11-0.310:54-0.66:435:15Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:084.96:324.412:02-0.56:415:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:015.27:254.712:52-0.76:405:17New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:525.38:155.012:49-1.01:40-0.96:395:18New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:425.39:065.11:45-1.02:23-0.96:375:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:325.19:575.02:38-0.93:02-0.86:365:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:224.710:494.83:27-0.73:40-0.66:345:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:144.311:434.54:15-0.34:18-0.46:335:23Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:083.95:080.15:000.06:325:25First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:394.21:023.56:240.45:490.36:305:26First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:353.91:583.28:190.66:500.56:295:27First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:353.62:593.09:300.78:020.66:275:28First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:413.44:043.010:210.69:140.66:265:30Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:463.45:033.210:590.510:100.46:245:31Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:393.55:523.411:320.410:560.26:235:32Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:223.76:343.612:030.26:215:33Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:583.87:123.712:350.06:195:34Full Moon28Sun
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 5:33 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 44% 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 (44% 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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