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 1h 02m 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:583.910:184.13:220.23:000.25:138:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:433.910:593.93:570.23:460.35:138:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:263.711:393.64:320.34:310.45:148:19Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:103.65:060.45:150.65:148:18Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:183.412:533.55:400.56:010.85:158:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:593.21:363.46:170.66:580.95:168:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:413.02:203.47:020.78:171.05:168:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:262.93:053.48:010.79:321.05:178:17First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:142.93:543.59:050.710:330.95:188:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:082.94:513.610:020.611:270.75:198:16Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:103.05:513.810:560.55:198:16Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:123.26:464.112:160.511:48 AM0.35:208:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:063.67:364.41:020.212:370.15:218:15Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:563.98:234.61:470.01:24-0.15:228:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:464.19:124.82:32-0.12:13-0.25:228:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:364.310:014.83:17-0.23:04-0.25:238:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:264.510:514.74:00-0.33:56-0.15:248:12Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:174.511:424.54:40-0.34:480.05:258:11Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:104.55:18-0.15:420.25:268:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:354.21:044.55:580.06:520.55:278:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:303.92:004.46:460.29:140.65:288:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:263.72:574.27:490.410:280.65:288:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:233.53:564.19:010.511:280.55:298:07Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:233.45:004.010:030.55:308:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:263.46:044.012:200.510:57 AM0.55:318:05Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:263.56:594.11:020.511:46 AM0.45:328:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:183.77:464.21:320.512:310.35:338:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:053.98:294.21:520.41:130.25:348:02New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:494.09:104.12:170.31:560.25:358:01New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:324.09:494.02:480.32:400.25:368:00New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:133.910:273.83:210.23:240.35:377:59Waxing 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 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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