Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 13m at 8:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:03 am (3.6 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 - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:384.22:114.76:280.59:000.96:127:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:353.93:104.47:280.810:121.06:137:16Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:343.74:134.18:421.011:060.96:147:14Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:373.65:184.19:581.011:480.96:157:12Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:393.76:154.110:540.96:167:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:323.97:024.212:200.811:38 AM0.76:177:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:174.17:414.312:470.712:200.56:187:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:574.28:164.41:150.51:010.46:197:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:334.38:494.41:450.41:430.36:207:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:084.49:214.32:170.32:250.26:217:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:424.49:544.22:490.23:050.26:227:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:164.310:294.03:190.23:420.36:236:59Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:524.311:083.93:490.24:180.46:246:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:324.211:523.74:190.34:540.56:256:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:164.14:530.45:350.76:266:54Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:413.61:074.15:330.56:260.86:276:52First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:353.52:024.16:240.67:370.96:286:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:333.53:024.27:310.79:110.96:296:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:353.74:084.48:490.610:290.66:306:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:423.95:164.710:080.411:230.36:316:45Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:474.46:175.011:150.16:326:43Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:454.97:125.312:090.012:14-0.26:336:41Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:385.38:045.512:53-0.21:09-0.46:346:40Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:285.78:535.51:36-0.42:04-0.56:356:38Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:185.89:425.42:19-0.52:58-0.46:366:36Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:085.810:325.13:01-0.43:48-0.36:376:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:585.611:244.73:42-0.34:360.06:386:33Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:515.24:230.05:240.46:396:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:174.312:464.85:050.36:240.86:406:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:134.01:444.45:510.78:211.06:416:28Third 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 11:48 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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