Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 8:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:36 pm (4.6 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 - May 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:224.66:495.211:52-0.35:407:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:164.87:415.612:38-0.412:35-0.55:397:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:074.98:315.81:31-0.51:18-0.65:387:45New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:574.99:205.82:25-0.62:03-0.65:377:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:474.710:105.53:16-0.52:49-0.45:357:47New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:374.511:015.24:02-0.33:34-0.25:347:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:304.311:544.74:460.04:190.15:337:49Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:244.05:320.35:060.45:327:51Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:504.31:203.86:280.65:580.75:317:52First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:463.92:163.78:050.87:041.05:307:53First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:423.63:123.69:160.98:361.15:297:54First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:383.44:093.610:010.99:581.05:277:55First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:363.35:063.710:340.810:490.85:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:313.35:563.911:030.611:310.65:257:57Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:173.46:394.111:340.45:247:58Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:563.57:164.312:110.412:060.35:237:59Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:333.67:514.412:510.212:410.25:238:00Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:093.78:254.51:320.11:160.15:228:01Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:463.89:014.62:120.01:530.15:218:02Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:253.89:404.62:520.02:310.15:208:03Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:073.810:224.53:300.03:110.15:198:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:533.711:094.44:060.13:510.25:188:05Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:433.74:450.24:350.35:188:05Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:014.312:373.75:280.35:250.45:178:06Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:574.31:333.86:210.46:250.65:168:07Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:544.22:294.07:270.47:430.65:168:08Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:524.23:284.38:380.49:170.55:158:09Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:534.24:304.69:390.210:360.35:148:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:574.25:324.910:310.011:370.15:148:11Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:594.36:295.311:18-0.15:138:11Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:554.57:225.512:31-0.112:03-0.35:138:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:50 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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