Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 8:54 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 3:26 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Mar 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:533.58:153.71:14-0.21:38-0.26:155:32Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:293.58:533.81:54-0.22:07-0.26:145:33Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:083.59:323.82:33-0.22:35-0.26:125:35Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:493.410:143.73:10-0.23:04-0.26:115:36Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:343.311:003.73:450.03:37-0.16:095:37Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:233.211:523.64:230.14:15-0.16:085:38Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:183.15:100.35:020.16:065:39Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:483.51:153.06:270.56:060.26:045:40Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:493.52:163.18:390.47:420.36:035:42Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:533.63:203.39:490.29:170.16:015:43Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:013.84:263.510:420.010:29-0.25:595:44Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:064.05:283.911:27-0.211:28-0.45:585:45Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:024.27:224.31:05-0.46:566:46Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:534.48:124.61:19-0.61:41-0.66:546:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:414.49:004.72:07-0.72:16-0.66:536:48New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:284.39:484.72:54-0.62:53-0.66:516:49New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:154.110:354.53:39-0.53:30-0.56:496:50Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:013.811:224.14:20-0.34:07-0.36:486:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:483.54:570.04:45-0.16:466:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:103.712:373.25:350.35:250.26:446:54Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:003.41:283.06:190.66:100.56:436:55First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:523.02:202.87:340.87:090.76:416:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:462.83:142.79:460.98:340.86:396:57First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:422.74:102.710:360.89:530.76:386:58First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:432.75:092.811:150.610:540.56:366:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:432.86:043.111:500.511:460.36:347:00Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:303.06:503.412:240.36:327:01Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:093.27:293.612:320.112:570.16:317:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:453.48:073.91:150.01:29-0.16:297:04Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:223.58:454.11:56-0.22:00-0.16:277:05Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:023.69:254.12:36-0.22:31-0.26:267:06Full Moon31Thu
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 6:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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