Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 8:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 3:03 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Mar 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:583.53:323.09:240.48:570.26:185:35Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:083.84:403.410:230.210:04-0.16:175:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:124.25:393.911:12-0.211:03-0.56:155:38Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:084.66:324.411:57-0.511:58-0.86:135:39Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:595.07:224.812:42-0.76:125:40New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:485.28:115.212:52-1.01:26-0.96:105:41New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:375.29:015.31:47-1.02:08-1.06:095:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:265.09:515.32:38-0.92:49-0.96:075:43Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:174.710:445.03:28-0.73:29-0.76:055:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:114.311:394.74:17-0.44:10-0.46:045:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:073.95:140.14:560.06:025:47First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:374.41:053.66:570.45:500.36:005:48First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:374.03:053.49:400.68:030.66:596:49First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:423.74:093.310:480.69:490.76:576:50First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:533.65:163.311:390.511:030.66:556:51Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:573.66:143.512:180.56:546:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:493.87:033.712:480.46:526:54Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:313.97:443.912:220.21:120.26:506:55Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:084.08:224.112:590.11:360.16:496:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:424.08:574.21:38-0.12:04-0.16:476:57Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:143.99:314.22:17-0.22:34-0.16:456:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:463.810:034.12:56-0.33:05-0.26:436:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:183.710:364.03:33-0.23:35-0.16:427:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:543.511:113.94:08-0.14:050.06:407:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:333.311:503.84:410.14:360.16:387:03Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:183.15:170.25:120.26:377:04Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:373.61:083.05:590.45:560.46:357:05Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:293.62:033.06:550.66:540.56:337:06Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:273.63:023.18:160.68:110.56:327:07Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:323.74:083.39:490.59:350.36:307:08Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:413.95:153.710:540.210:500.06:287:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Bristol, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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