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 37m 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:594.25:344.610:490.56:436:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:014.66:314.812:010.411:48 AM0.36:446:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:554.97:214.912:370.212:360.16:456:22Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:445.28:074.91:070.11:210.06:466:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:295.48:504.81:350.02:040.06:476:19New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:135.49:334.62:050.02:450.06:486:17New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:555.210:154.32:380.03:230.16:496:15Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:374.910:584.03:130.14:000.36:506:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:204.511:433.73:490.34:380.56:516:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:064.14:280.55:190.86:526:10Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:313.412:543.85:090.86:071.16:536:09First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:213.21:453.65:571.07:161.26:556:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:123.12:373.47:001.28:591.26:566:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:053.13:313.48:251.210:031.16:576:04First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:013.24:293.49:481.110:460.96:586:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:593.45:223.610:470.811:200.66:596:01Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:493.86:083.911:330.511:510.37:005:59Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:334.26:514.112:140.37:015:58Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:134.67:324.412:230.012:550.17:025:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:544.98:154.512:56-0.21:37-0.17:045:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:365.28:594.51:32-0.32:21-0.27:055:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:205.39:474.52:11-0.43:05-0.27:065:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:075.310:374.32:53-0.43:50-0.17:075:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:585.111:314.23:37-0.34:370.17:085:49Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:554.94:240.05:300.47:095:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:314.012:574.75:160.26:520.77:115:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:324.02:004.56:190.59:010.77:125:45Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:354.03:044.47:480.710:070.67:135:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:384.14:094.39:530.710:570.47:145:42Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:434.35:134.311:020.511:360.37:155:41Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:434.66:104.411:510.37:175:40Waning 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 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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