Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 2:47 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 9:21 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:343.71:573.18:560.37:420.56:155:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:343.52:563.010:000.39:290.56:135:34Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:383.43:593.010:510.310:210.46:115:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:433.35:003.111:270.310:530.36:105:36Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:393.45:533.311:470.211:270.26:085:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:253.56:383.512:070.16:075:39Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:063.67:183.612:030.012:360.06:055:40New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:443.77:573.712:41-0.11:08-0.16:035:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:203.68:343.71:20-0.21:43-0.26:025:42New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:563.59:103.62:01-0.22:18-0.26:005:43New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:323.49:453.52:41-0.12:52-0.15:585:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:093.211:223.44:190.04:24-0.16:576:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:483.14:540.24:550.16:556:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:013.312:312.95:270.35:290.26:536:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:453.21:192.86:040.56:090.36:526:49First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:353.22:122.87:000.77:060.46:506:50First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:303.23:082.99:130.78:310.46:486:51First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:293.34:083.110:290.59:540.26:476:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:353.45:133.311:250.211:020.06:456:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:423.76:153.812:12-0.16:436:54Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:424.17:104.212:02-0.412:55-0.46:426:55Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:364.48:014.612:56-0.61:36-0.66:406:57Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:264.68:514.91:47-0.82:17-0.76:386:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:164.69:425.02:39-0.92:58-0.76:376:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:074.510:334.93:32-0.93:40-0.66:357:00Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:574.311:244.74:23-0.74:20-0.56:337:01Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:494.05:11-0.45:00-0.26:327:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:174.412:423.76:020.05:420.16:307:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:134.01:383.47:150.36:320.46:287:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:113.72:343.29:300.57:510.76:277:05Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:093.43:313.110:310.510:350.76:257:06Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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