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 29m 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 - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:164.28:385.01:59-0.41:35-0.45:377:40New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:064.29:284.92:46-0.42:17-0.45:367:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:554.110:174.63:33-0.33:02-0.35:357:42Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:444.011:064.34:16-0.13:47-0.15:347:43Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:343.811:563.94:550.14:320.25:327:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:243.65:330.45:160.45:317:45Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:463.61:163.46:160.66:050.75:307:46First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:363.32:083.37:190.87:090.95:297:47First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:263.12:593.28:440.88:361.05:287:48First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:152.93:493.29:330.89:490.95:277:49First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:042.84:423.310:140.710:440.75:267:50Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:582.85:353.510:530.511:340.65:257:52Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:522.96:233.711:320.45:247:53Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:393.17:063.912:190.412:110.35:237:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:223.27:454.11:020.212:480.25:227:55Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:023.48:254.21:440.11:250.15:217:56Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:443.59:064.32:260.02:020.15:207:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:283.69:504.33:090.02:410.15:197:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:153.710:374.23:510.03:230.15:187:58Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:043.711:264.24:320.14:060.25:177:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:543.75:120.24:520.35:178:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:184.112:473.75:550.25:430.45:168:01Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:124.01:433.86:510.36:500.65:158:02Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:093.92:393.98:090.38:480.65:158:03Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:063.83:364.19:160.310:200.45:148:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:053.74:364.310:070.211:250.25:138:05Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:083.75:384.510:530.05:138:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:103.76:374.712:190.111:39 AM-0.15:128:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:053.97:304.81:060.012:23-0.15:128:07New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:564.08:204.81:50-0.11:07-0.25:118:08New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:454.09:094.72:320.01:51-0.15:118:09New 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 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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