Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 4:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:12 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:163.410:323.53:14-0.13:28-0.26:155:33Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:563.111:113.33:530.14:020.06:135:34Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:362.911:523.14:330.34:370.26:125:35Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:202.75:160.55:170.36:105:36First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:353.01:072.66:180.76:090.56:095:37First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:232.91:572.58:050.87:240.66:075:38First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:152.92:522.69:200.78:410.56:055:40First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:152.93:542.810:170.59:450.36:045:41Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:213.14:553.111:040.310:410.06:025:42Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:223.55:493.411:460.011:32-0.26:005:43Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:123.87:383.81:24-0.26:596:44Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:594.18:254.21:19-0.52:02-0.46:576:45Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:464.39:124.42:06-0.72:40-0.66:566:46Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:344.410:014.62:54-0.83:18-0.66:546:47Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:234.310:504.63:44-0.73:57-0.66:526:49Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:144.111:414.54:33-0.64:35-0.46:516:50Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:063.95:22-0.45:15-0.26:496:51Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:354.31:013.66:18-0.16:000.06:476:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:334.01:593.48:130.26:590.36:456:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:333.82:583.29:560.38:520.56:446:54Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:353.63:593.211:000.310:510.46:426:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:403.55:033.311:520.211:490.36:406:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:453.56:043.412:300.26:396:57Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:423.66:573.712:230.212:540.16:376:58Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:283.77:433.812:500.11:120.16:357:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:103.88:254.01:200.01:37-0.16:347:01New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:503.89:054.01:55-0.12:07-0.16:327:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:293.79:433.92:33-0.12:41-0.26:307:03New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:073.610:203.83:13-0.13:17-0.26:297:04Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:453.410:573.63:520.03:53-0.16:277:05Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:233.211:333.54:310.14:280.16:257:06Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:12 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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