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 2h 54m 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 - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:033.05:070.35:020.26:247:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:113.312:472.85:440.55:390.46:227:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:553.11:342.86:270.76:230.66:207:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:453.02:252.87:550.97:280.76:197:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:393.03:192.89:410.89:000.66:177:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:373.14:183.010:400.610:150.46:157:13First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:413.35:213.411:270.311:170.16:147:14Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:463.66:193.812:080.16:127:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:433.97:124.212:11-0.212:47-0.26:107:16Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:344.28:014.61:02-0.51:26-0.46:097:17Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:244.48:494.91:51-0.72:05-0.66:077:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:134.59:395.02:42-0.82:46-0.66:067:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:044.410:305.03:34-0.73:29-0.56:047:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:564.211:224.84:26-0.64:12-0.46:027:21Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:494.05:17-0.34:56-0.16:017:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:174.512:443.76:140.05:430.25:597:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:144.21:413.58:090.36:420.55:587:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:143.82:393.49:380.49:440.75:567:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:143.63:383.410:360.410:580.65:557:27Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:153.44:393.411:220.411:480.55:537:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:183.45:403.511:510.45:527:29Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:143.46:333.712:170.512:080.35:507:30Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:023.57:183.912:360.412:290.25:497:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:433.67:594.01:020.212:590.15:487:32New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:223.68:364.01:360.11:310.05:467:33New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:003.59:134.02:130.02:070.05:457:34New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:383.59:493.92:530.02:430.05:437:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:163.410:243.83:330.13:210.15:427:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:553.211:013.64:120.23:570.25:417:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:353.111:413.54:480.34:340.35:397:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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