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 : 9:34 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 29m at 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 - Jan 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:433.64:380.15:050.07:084:23First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:093.712:333.25:320.55:460.27:084:24First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:013.51:232.97:160.76:370.47:084:25First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:533.32:142.79:010.77:380.57:084:26First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:453.23:082.69:480.78:340.57:084:27Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:423.14:072.510:260.69:260.47:074:28Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:443.15:052.611:030.510:160.37:074:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:373.25:542.811:410.411:040.17:074:30Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:203.36:363.012:200.27:074:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:583.57:153.112:590.17:074:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:343.67:543.212:32-0.11:390.07:064:33Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:103.68:343.31:14-0.22:160.07:064:34Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:483.79:153.41:55-0.22:49-0.17:064:35Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:273.69:583.42:36-0.13:16-0.17:054:36Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:093.510:423.53:15-0.13:42-0.17:054:37Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:553.411:293.53:550.04:12-0.17:044:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:443.24:390.24:480.07:044:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:203.612:393.15:340.35:360.07:034:41Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:143.61:363.07:060.46:420.17:034:42Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:123.72:363.08:540.38:060.17:024:43Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:153.83:423.110:070.19:21-0.17:024:44Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:243.94:493.311:07-0.110:28-0.37:014:46Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:294.25:493.611:58-0.311:27-0.57:004:47Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:254.46:433.912:44-0.46:594:48New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:164.67:344.112:20-0.61:27-0.56:594:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:054.68:234.21:10-0.72:07-0.66:584:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:534.49:124.21:59-0.62:43-0.56:574:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:394.210:004.12:47-0.53:15-0.56:564:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:253.810:473.93:30-0.33:46-0.36:554:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:103.411:343.64:110.04:18-0.26:544:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:573.14:520.34:540.06:534:57First Quarter31Sun
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 6:16 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 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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