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 3h 05m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:473.01:222.76:150.76:090.66:247:07First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:352.92:122.67:300.97:100.86:227:08First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:262.83:032.79:240.98:420.86:207:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:192.83:572.810:220.810:000.76:197:10First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:162.84:563.011:060.611:010.56:177:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:173.05:533.411:450.311:540.26:157:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:133.36:433.812:200.16:147:14Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:023.57:284.212:410.012:54-0.16:127:15Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:483.88:134.51:25-0.31:28-0.36:117:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:343.98:584.72:10-0.42:04-0.46:097:17Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:224.09:464.72:57-0.52:43-0.46:077:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:123.910:374.63:45-0.53:26-0.36:067:19Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:033.911:294.54:34-0.34:10-0.26:047:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:563.75:23-0.14:570.06:037:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:254.312:523.66:230.25:490.26:017:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:244.01:513.58:250.46:590.55:597:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:253.82:503.59:420.49:450.55:587:24Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:253.73:503.610:350.310:590.45:567:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:263.54:513.711:160.311:520.35:557:27Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:283.55:523.911:450.25:537:28Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:233.56:454.112:330.212:070.15:527:29Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:123.67:314.31:030.112:340.05:507:30New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:563.68:144.31:300.11:050.05:497:31New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:383.68:544.22:000.01:39-0.15:487:32New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:193.59:344.12:350.02:170.05:467:33New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:003.410:143.93:130.12:570.05:457:34Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:423.310:533.63:530.23:370.25:437:35Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:233.111:323.44:320.34:180.35:427:36Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:063.05:100.54:590.55:417:37Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:143.212:512.95:510.75:420.65:397:38First Quarter30Fri
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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