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 31m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:103.24:313.111:170.511:180.76:237:07Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:143.25:333.211:450.511:410.56:227:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:113.26:273.312:040.46:207:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:583.37:123.512:120.412:300.26:187:11Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:383.57:513.712:470.21:020.16:177:12New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:153.58:273.81:240.11:350.06:157:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:503.59:033.92:040.02:10-0.16:137:14New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:263.59:383.92:44-0.12:45-0.16:127:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:033.410:143.83:230.03:190.06:107:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:423.310:513.74:010.13:520.06:087:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:233.211:323.64:340.24:250.16:077:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:073.15:060.35:010.26:057:19Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:183.512:573.15:410.55:430.36:047:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:103.41:513.16:300.66:370.56:027:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:073.42:473.28:240.77:580.56:017:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:063.53:453.49:570.59:320.45:597:24First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:093.64:483.710:520.310:460.15:577:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:153.85:504.111:390.011:48-0.25:567:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:184.16:484.512:22-0.35:547:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:134.37:404.912:43-0.51:02-0.55:537:28Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:054.58:315.11:34-0.71:43-0.65:527:29Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:564.59:215.22:26-0.72:24-0.65:507:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:464.410:125.13:18-0.73:07-0.55:497:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:374.211:034.84:08-0.53:51-0.35:477:32Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:284.011:554.44:55-0.34:340.05:467:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:203.75:400.15:170.35:447:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:494.01:143.56:310.46:050.65:437:36Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:453.62:093.38:240.67:100.85:427:37Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:403.43:043.29:380.79:260.95:407:38Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:363.23:593.210:140.710:310.95:397:39Third Quarter30Sun
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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