Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 9:47 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:383.310:003.83:180.42:500.45:128:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:193.310:383.83:590.43:320.55:138:19Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:003.411:173.74:330.44:120.55:138:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:433.411:593.65:030.44:510.65:148:19Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:283.55:310.45:330.75:148:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:453.51:163.76:040.46:250.85:158:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:353.42:063.86:470.47:470.95:168:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:293.32:584.07:460.49:340.85:168:17Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:263.33:554.18:540.310:480.65:178:17Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:293.35:004.39:590.211:510.35:188:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:363.46:074.511:010.15:198:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:393.77:084.712:480.112:01-0.15:198:16Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:364.08:034.91:410.012:57-0.25:208:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:294.28:565.02:35-0.11:52-0.35:218:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:214.49:474.93:27-0.12:47-0.35:228:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:124.510:374.74:13-0.13:43-0.25:228:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:034.511:264.44:49-0.14:350.05:238:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:544.45:190.15:230.35:248:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:144.012:454.25:470.26:130.65:258:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:023.61:364.06:190.47:170.85:268:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:513.22:273.86:590.68:531.05:278:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:403.03:173.67:520.89:571.05:288:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:312.84:113.58:520.810:451.05:298:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:262.75:123.49:500.911:300.95:298:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:282.76:123.510:450.85:308:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:252.97:013.612:130.811:37 AM0.75:318:05Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:123.17:423.712:540.712:260.65:328:04Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:533.28:203.91:350.51:110.45:338:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:323.48:564.02:160.41:540.45:348:02Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:123.69:324.02:550.32:360.45:358:01Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:523.710:103.93:300.23:180.45:368:00Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in New Bedford, MA?

The lowest tide this week in New Bedford, MA is -0.2 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 3:43 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in New Bedford, MA?

The highest tide this week in New Bedford, MA is 4.9 ft on Wednesday, Jul 15 at 9:47 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 1:00 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 New Bedford, MA?

New Bedford, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 New Bedford, MA 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 New Bedford, MA?

Tide predictions for New Bedford, MA 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 New Bedford, MA?

Tide data for New Bedford, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447636. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447636.

What time is high tide in New Bedford, MA today?

High tides in New Bedford, MA today: 9:21 am (4.4 ft), 9:47 pm (4.9 ft). The 9:47 pm high of 4.9 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in New Bedford, MA today?

Low tides in New Bedford, MA today: 3:27 am (-0.1 ft), 2:47 pm (-0.3 ft). The 3:27 am low of -0.1 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in New Bedford, MA today?

Today's tidal range in New Bedford, MA is 5.2 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 3.7 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in New Bedford, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bedford, MA is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does New Bedford, MA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

New Bedford, MA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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