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 (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 29m at 9:47 pm (4.9 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 - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:453.57:074.112:440.412:150.25:387:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:343.87:544.41:270.21:020.05:397:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:224.18:414.62:090.01:48-0.15:407:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:104.39:294.72:52-0.12:36-0.25:417:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:594.510:184.73:34-0.23:26-0.25:427:54Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:494.511:094.64:14-0.24:16-0.15:437:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:404.64:51-0.15:070.05:447:51Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:004.412:334.55:290.06:010.35:457:50Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:544.11:294.46:120.27:200.55:467:49First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:503.92:254.47:060.49:270.65:477:47First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:473.73:244.38:250.510:390.55:487:46First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:463.54:254.29:430.611:380.55:497:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:493.55:304.210:430.55:507:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:523.66:304.212:250.411:33 AM0.55:517:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:483.77:214.31:000.412:170.45:527:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:383.98:074.31:250.312:580.35:537:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:234.08:504.31:510.31:380.25:547:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:064.19:314.22:220.22:190.25:557:36Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:494.110:114.12:570.23:020.35:567:35Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:304.010:503.83:330.13:450.35:577:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:093.811:293.64:090.24:270.55:587:32Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:483.74:440.35:070.65:597:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:083.412:273.65:180.45:490.86:007:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:503.21:093.45:540.66:381.06:017:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:353.01:553.46:360.78:071.26:027:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:243.02:433.47:360.89:411.16:037:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:153.03:373.58:520.810:420.96:047:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:123.14:383.610:000.711:340.76:057:21Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:153.35:423.911:000.46:067:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:153.66:404.212:190.411:55 AM0.26:077:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:094.07:314.51:000.212:45-0.16:087:16New 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 1:00 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 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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