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 13m 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 - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:543.61:353.46:220.66:270.75:108:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:473.62:283.57:300.67:470.75:108:10First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:423.63:223.78:550.59:210.65:108:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:403.64:204.09:520.310:330.35:098:11Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:423.75:214.310:420.111:350.15:098:12Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:473.86:214.711:30-0.15:098:13Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:474.07:175.012:31-0.212:18-0.35:088:13Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:414.28:095.21:23-0.41:05-0.45:088:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:344.39:025.22:16-0.41:53-0.45:088:14Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:264.39:545.13:11-0.42:42-0.35:088:15Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:194.310:474.94:05-0.33:34-0.15:088:15Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:114.211:394.64:53-0.14:250.15:088:16Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:034.05:370.15:140.35:088:16Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:324.212:573.96:220.36:060.65:088:17Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:253.81:513.77:180.57:200.95:088:17Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:173.52:443.68:230.69:421.05:088:17Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:083.33:363.69:080.610:280.95:088:18Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:593.14:293.59:460.611:020.95:088:18Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:533.05:243.610:250.611:380.75:088:18Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:493.06:163.711:060.55:088:19Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:393.17:003.812:160.611:48 AM0.45:098:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:223.27:393.912:560.512:300.35:098:19New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:023.38:174.01:360.41:110.25:098:19New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:423.48:544.02:180.31:510.25:108:19New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:223.59:344.03:010.32:320.25:108:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:043.510:154.03:420.33:130.35:108:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:483.510:583.94:190.33:550.35:118:19Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:333.611:443.94:510.44:360.45:118:19Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:213.65:220.45:200.55:128:19Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:333.81:123.75:580.46:110.65:128:19First Quarter30Sat
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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