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 2h 03m 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 - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:593.11:392.96:410.96:340.85:387:39First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:473.02:283.08:120.97:560.95:377:41First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:373.03:193.19:220.89:250.85:367:42First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:303.04:133.410:080.610:310.65:347:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:283.15:103.710:490.411:270.35:337:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:303.36:074.111:290.15:327:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:283.56:584.412:170.112:10-0.15:317:46Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:213.87:484.71:05-0.212:51-0.25:307:47Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:124.08:374.91:53-0.41:34-0.35:287:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:034.19:285.02:44-0.42:20-0.45:277:49Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:554.110:214.93:38-0.43:09-0.35:267:50Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:474.111:154.74:32-0.34:01-0.25:257:51Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:414.05:24-0.14:530.05:247:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:114.512:373.96:230.15:490.35:237:53Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:074.21:343.97:530.37:100.65:227:54Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:053.92:313.89:060.49:460.65:217:55Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:013.63:283.89:530.410:500.55:207:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:573.44:263.910:260.411:410.55:207:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:553.35:243.910:500.45:197:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:533.26:194.012:200.511:19 AM0.35:187:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:453.37:074.112:460.411:53 AM0.35:178:00Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:303.37:504.11:090.412:300.25:168:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:133.48:304.11:380.31:090.25:168:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:543.49:094.02:140.31:500.25:158:02New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:353.49:483.82:540.32:310.25:148:03New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:163.310:273.73:360.33:140.35:148:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:573.211:053.54:170.43:570.45:138:05Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:383.211:443.44:550.54:380.55:128:06Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:223.15:290.65:200.75:128:07Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:273.31:073.26:040.76:060.85:118:08First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:133.21:553.36:470.77:090.95:118:08First Quarter31Mon
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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