Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 7:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:58 pm (4.0 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 - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:014.59:184.42:28-0.12:41-0.16:097:14New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:474.610:054.33:01-0.23:28-0.16:107:12Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:344.710:544.23:36-0.24:160.06:117:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:234.711:463.94:12-0.15:030.26:127:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:164.54:510.15:550.46:137:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:403.71:134.35:340.37:200.76:147:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:383.52:144.26:270.59:390.76:157:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:383.43:164.07:500.710:460.76:167:02First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:393.44:224.09:580.711:390.66:177:01Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:433.55:284.011:150.66:186:59Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:473.76:274.112:220.412:070.46:196:57Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:444.07:164.212:530.312:450.36:206:56Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:324.37:594.21:140.21:200.26:216:54Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:174.48:414.21:360.11:550.26:226:52Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:594.59:214.02:030.02:320.26:236:50Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:394.410:013.92:340.03:100.26:246:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:194.210:413.63:090.13:500.36:256:47Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:574.011:213.43:450.24:280.56:266:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:363.74:210.35:060.76:276:44Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:033.212:163.54:580.55:460.96:286:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:473.01:013.35:370.76:381.26:296:40Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:362.81:523.26:230.98:471.36:306:38Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:272.82:453.17:331.010:061.26:316:37Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:202.93:413.29:071.010:541.06:326:35Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:183.14:413.410:180.811:340.76:336:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:183.35:413.611:160.66:346:31Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:143.86:343.912:090.412:070.36:356:30Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:034.27:224.212:420.112:540.06:366:28New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:494.68:084.31:15-0.11:40-0.26:376:26New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:354.98:554.41:49-0.22:26-0.36:386:25New Moon30Wed
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 11:22 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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