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 6h 51m at 10:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:29 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:464.06:073.612:02-0.36:534:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:394.46:594.012:47-0.66:524:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:294.67:494.312:37-0.81:31-0.76:515:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:184.78:404.51:29-0.92:15-0.86:505:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:084.69:314.52:22-0.92:57-0.86:495:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:594.410:224.53:15-0.73:36-0.76:475:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:504.111:154.34:05-0.54:13-0.56:465:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:423.74:57-0.14:53-0.26:455:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:094.012:373.46:220.25:400.06:445:08First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:063.71:333.18:410.36:450.36:435:09First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:053.42:312.99:470.48:090.46:415:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:073.23:322.910:430.49:180.46:405:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:143.24:352.911:270.410:100.36:395:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:163.25:313.111:570.310:550.26:385:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:053.36:193.312:130.26:365:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:473.57:013.512:330.16:355:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:243.57:403.612:17-0.11:010.06:345:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:593.58:183.612:58-0.21:33-0.16:325:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:343.58:553.61:40-0.22:06-0.26:315:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:083.49:313.52:21-0.22:38-0.26:295:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:433.210:083.53:01-0.13:07-0.16:285:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:203.110:463.43:370.03:360.06:265:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:013.011:283.34:120.24:050.06:255:25Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:472.84:480.34:410.16:235:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:163.212:392.85:350.55:270.26:225:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:103.21:352.87:070.66:360.36:205:28Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:083.22:342.98:510.58:100.36:195:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:123.43:393.19:570.39:310.06:175:31Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:203.64:453.410:500.010:38-0.36:165:32Waning Crescent29Wed
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 1:38 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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