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 : 10:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:593.13:293.28:141.110:411.06:396:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:543.14:263.19:381.011:090.96:406:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:523.25:243.210:380.911:360.76:416:20Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:483.46:133.311:280.76:426:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:353.66:533.412:060.612:130.56:436:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:153.97:293.612:370.412:550.36:446:15New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:524.18:053.71:080.21:360.26:456:14New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:284.28:423.71:390.22:160.26:466:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:064.39:223.72:110.12:560.26:476:11New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:464.310:053.72:420.13:350.26:486:09Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:294.210:523.63:160.14:140.36:496:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:164.111:413.53:540.24:530.46:516:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:084.04:340.35:370.66:526:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:353.51:044.05:200.46:390.76:536:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:323.52:033.96:170.68:530.76:546:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:313.53:033.97:440.710:000.56:555:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:313.74:044.09:450.610:470.36:565:58Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:324.05:074.110:590.311:270.16:575:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:354.36:084.211:570.16:585:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:324.77:024.312:04-0.112:46-0.16:595:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:244.97:514.412:40-0.21:31-0.27:015:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:135.18:394.31:16-0.32:14-0.27:025:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:015.09:264.21:54-0.32:57-0.17:035:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:484.810:144.02:33-0.23:390.07:045:48Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:364.511:023.83:15-0.14:180.37:055:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:244.111:503.63:580.14:570.57:065:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:133.74:410.45:380.77:085:43Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:403.31:033.45:260.66:290.97:095:42Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:333.21:553.26:170.98:131.07:105:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:253.12:453.07:291.09:291.07:115:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:173.13:343.09:021.010:090.87:125:38Third 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 7:21 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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