Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 7:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 2:29 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:023.68:194.11:550.41:280.25:387:58New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:443.88:594.22:330.22:110.15:397:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:284.09:424.33:080.12:560.15:407:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:134.110:274.23:400.03:410.15:417:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:584.311:144.14:100.04:260.25:427:54Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:464.34:400.05:110.35:437:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:033.912:374.35:150.16:020.55:447:51First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:563.71:314.35:550.27:160.75:457:50First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:533.52:284.26:470.49:250.75:467:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:523.43:294.28:020.510:430.65:477:47First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:533.34:354.29:310.511:440.55:487:46Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:593.45:434.310:470.45:497:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:043.66:444.412:340.411:50 AM0.35:507:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:013.97:364.51:150.312:420.15:517:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:524.28:224.61:490.21:280.15:527:40Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:394.49:074.52:180.12:120.05:537:39Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:254.49:504.32:480.02:550.15:547:38Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:104.410:324.13:190.03:380.25:557:36Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:534.211:143.83:510.04:190.45:567:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:354.011:553.54:240.14:580.55:577:33Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:163.84:580.35:380.85:587:32Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:383.212:593.55:340.56:241.05:597:30Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:243.01:443.36:140.77:381.26:007:29Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:122.82:323.27:070.99:271.26:017:27Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:012.73:243.28:231.010:351.16:027:25Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:552.84:233.29:380.911:271.06:037:24Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:562.95:283.410:420.76:047:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:573.26:233.612:100.811:37 AM0.56:057:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:483.57:083.912:480.512:260.36:067:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:333.97:514.21:220.31:110.16:077:17New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:174.28:334.31:560.11:560.06:087:16New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 5:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 is the moon phase in New Bedford, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bedford, MA is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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