Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 9:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Jun 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:383.61:133.36:090.76:100.95:128:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:253.62:003.46:580.77:131.05:128:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:143.52:493.77:530.68:290.95:118:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:053.63:413.98:480.59:430.75:118:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:033.64:394.39:400.310:450.45:118:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:053.75:384.710:300.011:400.15:118:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:063.96:345.111:19-0.25:108:17Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:034.27:275.512:31-0.112:08-0.45:108:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:574.48:205.71:25-0.312:59-0.55:108:19New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:504.69:135.72:21-0.31:52-0.55:108:19New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:434.710:075.63:18-0.32:48-0.45:108:20Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:384.711:025.34:12-0.23:44-0.25:108:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:344.611:595.05:05-0.14:400.05:108:20Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:324.66:010.15:390.35:108:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:574.71:304.57:070.36:550.65:108:21First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:534.32:264.58:130.58:420.85:108:22First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:474.03:234.49:050.69:580.85:108:22First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:433.74:204.49:450.610:520.85:108:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:413.55:174.410:160.611:330.85:108:23Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:393.46:104.410:480.65:108:23Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:313.56:574.412:070.711:24 AM0.65:118:23Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:173.57:394.512:400.612:030.55:118:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:593.68:184.41:160.512:450.55:118:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:393.78:564.41:560.41:280.45:128:23Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:173.79:324.32:380.42:130.45:128:23Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:553.710:084.23:190.32:570.45:128:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:343.610:464.13:550.43:390.55:138:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:143.611:254.04:290.44:190.65:138:23Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:573.65:010.44:590.75:148:23Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:083.912:423.75:350.55:440.85:148:23Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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