Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 8:54 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:55 pm (4.1 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 - May 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:123.810:364.53:47-0.23:21-0.15:387:39Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:023.811:274.44:32-0.14:060.05:377:40Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:553.75:180.04:540.15:367:41Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:224.212:503.76:110.25:470.35:357:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:194.11:473.77:340.46:570.55:337:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:173.92:453.89:070.49:180.55:327:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:163.83:443.910:000.310:410.45:317:46Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:153.74:444.110:400.211:400.25:307:47Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:173.65:454.311:160.15:297:48Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:163.66:414.512:270.111:50 AM0.05:287:49Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:083.77:314.61:070.012:260.05:277:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:563.88:174.61:410.01:03-0.15:257:51New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:423.89:024.42:150.01:42-0.15:247:52New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:273.79:464.22:510.12:240.05:237:53New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:123.610:304.03:290.23:070.15:227:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:573.511:133.74:080.33:510.25:227:55Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:413.411:553.54:470.44:350.45:217:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:273.25:270.55:190.65:207:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:383.21:133.16:100.76:080.85:197:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:223.12:003.17:050.87:121.05:187:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:073.02:473.28:170.88:401.05:178:00First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:522.93:343.39:150.79:520.95:168:00First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:412.94:243.510:010.610:490.75:168:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:372.95:193.710:430.411:410.55:158:02Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:373.16:134.011:260.35:148:03Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:343.37:034.312:280.212:080.15:148:04Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:253.67:514.51:140.012:510.05:138:05Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:143.88:394.71:59-0.11:34-0.15:138:06Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:033.99:294.82:48-0.22:20-0.25:128:07Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:554.010:204.83:39-0.23:09-0.25:118:07Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:474.111:134.74:29-0.24:01-0.15:118:08Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:24 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 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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