Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bristol, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bristol, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 10:30 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:55 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8451929
Common Questions About Tides

Bristol, RI Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:244.39:593.52:160.23:100.46:174:39Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:094.110:483.42:550.33:470.66:184:38Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:024.011:433.43:370.44:310.76:204:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:594.04:250.65:290.86:214:35Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:403.512:594.05:270.76:560.86:224:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:383.71:584.06:470.78:180.66:234:33Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:384.03:014.18:180.59:100.36:244:32Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:404.44:044.29:340.39:530.06:264:31Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:404.95:044.410:330.010:34-0.26:274:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:355.45:594.611:26-0.311:16-0.46:284:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:275.76:504.612:16-0.46:294:28New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:175.87:404.61:07-0.46:314:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:065.78:304.512:44-0.51:58-0.36:324:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:565.59:214.31:32-0.32:45-0.16:334:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:485.110:134.12:19-0.13:290.26:344:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:424.611:083.93:070.24:140.56:354:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:384.23:550.55:050.76:374:23Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:053.712:343.94:480.86:220.96:384:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:023.61:283.65:581.07:410.96:394:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:573.52:203.47:501.18:270.86:404:20First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:523.53:133.39:011.09:010.76:414:20First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:473.64:063.29:480.89:340.66:424:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:383.84:543.310:280.610:080.46:444:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:214.05:363.411:060.410:430.26:454:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:584.16:153.511:440.311:190.16:464:17Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:334.36:533.612:230.16:474:17Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:084.47:323.71:030.16:484:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:454.48:123.712:350.01:430.16:494:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:244.48:553.71:160.02:220.16:504:16Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:084.49:413.61:580.02:590.16:514:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Bristol, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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