Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : 11:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 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 - Mar 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:593.87:123.712:350.06:185:36New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:303.97:453.912:35-0.21:07-0.26:165:37New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:024.08:194.01:15-0.31:37-0.36:155:38New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:364.08:534.11:53-0.32:05-0.46:135:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:123.99:304.12:29-0.32:34-0.46:115:40Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:523.710:104.13:03-0.23:04-0.46:105:41Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:363.510:554.03:38-0.13:38-0.36:085:43Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:273.411:464.04:180.14:17-0.26:075:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:223.26:070.36:060.07:056:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:443.92:213.27:140.57:090.27:036:46First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:473.93:253.29:170.68:290.37:026:47First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:573.94:353.410:500.49:570.17:006:48Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:114.15:433.811:450.111:14-0.26:586:49Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:174.46:424.312:30-0.16:576:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:124.77:354.812:15-0.41:11-0.46:556:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:024.98:245.11:10-0.61:49-0.56:536:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:494.99:115.32:02-0.72:24-0.66:516:54Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:344.89:575.32:51-0.72:59-0.66:506:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:204.510:435.03:35-0.63:32-0.56:486:56Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:064.111:304.74:15-0.34:06-0.36:466:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:533.74:530.04:420.06:456:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:194.212:433.45:320.35:220.36:436:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:103.81:353.16:190.66:080.66:417:01Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:043.42:292.97:250.97:090.86:407:02Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:023.23:272.89:201.08:330.96:387:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:073.04:312.810:290.910:050.86:367:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:153.15:333.011:130.711:060.66:347:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:073.36:223.311:480.511:520.46:337:06Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:473.57:023.612:200.36:317:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:223.77:373.912:330.112:520.06:297:08Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:553.98:124.21:13-0.11:22-0.16:287:09New Moon31Mon
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 8:05 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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