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 1h 16m 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:173.54:382.910:480.210:220.07:084:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:163.85:363.211:360.011:12-0.27:084:24Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:094.16:293.612:22-0.27:084:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:584.47:193.812:00-0.41:07-0.47:084:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:474.68:094.012:47-0.61:54-0.67:084:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:374.79:004.21:36-0.72:41-0.67:084:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:274.69:514.22:28-0.63:24-0.67:074:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:184.410:434.23:20-0.54:04-0.57:074:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:104.111:374.14:11-0.34:44-0.37:074:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:053.85:080.05:28-0.17:074:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:334.01:003.57:080.36:260.17:074:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:303.81:573.28:590.37:400.27:064:34First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:293.72:553.010:040.38:440.27:064:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:303.63:573.010:590.29:370.27:064:36Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:363.64:593.111:450.210:240.17:054:37Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:353.65:533.212:180.27:054:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:243.76:403.412:380.17:044:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:073.77:243.51:000.17:044:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:483.78:063.512:31-0.21:290.07:034:42Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:263.78:463.51:13-0.22:03-0.17:034:43Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:033.69:263.51:56-0.22:38-0.17:024:44Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:393.410:053.42:39-0.13:11-0.17:014:45Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:143.210:433.33:200.03:420.07:014:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:513.011:223.24:000.14:120.17:004:48Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:312.94:390.34:420.26:594:49Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:053.112:162.75:230.55:190.36:584:50Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:513.11:062.76:300.66:110.36:574:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:423.12:002.78:090.67:290.36:574:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:383.23:002.79:230.58:470.26:564:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:413.44:062.910:230.29:530.06:554:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:473.65:103.311:150.010:52-0.36:544:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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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