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 1h 37m 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 - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:193.05:210.55:110.55:387:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:263.41:073.05:580.75:530.65:377:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:163.31:593.06:510.86:510.75:357:42First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:113.32:523.28:460.88:200.75:347:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:073.43:483.49:530.69:460.55:337:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:073.54:493.710:410.310:530.35:327:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:113.75:494.111:250.111:52-0.15:317:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:143.96:464.512:08-0.25:307:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:104.27:374.912:45-0.312:50-0.45:287:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:024.38:285.21:36-0.61:32-0.55:277:49Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:534.49:195.22:29-0.62:16-0.55:267:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:454.410:125.13:23-0.63:03-0.45:257:51Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:384.311:054.94:17-0.53:52-0.25:247:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:314.111:594.65:09-0.24:400.05:237:53Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:253.96:020.15:300.35:227:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:554.21:213.77:250.36:270.65:217:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:523.92:183.69:020.59:280.85:207:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:483.63:143.59:550.510:340.85:197:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:443.44:103.510:290.611:200.75:197:58Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:413.25:083.610:490.511:470.75:187:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:383.26:033.711:140.55:178:00Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:293.26:503.812:100.611:46 AM0.35:168:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:133.37:313.912:400.412:220.25:168:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:533.48:084.01:160.312:590.25:158:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:313.48:444.01:540.21:360.15:148:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:093.49:204.02:350.22:150.15:148:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:493.49:573.93:160.22:540.25:138:05New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:293.310:373.83:570.33:330.35:128:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:113.311:183.74:330.44:110.45:128:07Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:563.35:060.54:510.55:118:08Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:043.612:443.35:400.65:340.65:118:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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