Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 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 - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:253.72:053.86:470.47:240.75:138:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:203.72:594.07:550.49:040.65:138:19First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:173.63:564.29:050.310:210.45:148:19First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:183.64:574.410:050.211:260.25:148:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:233.76:014.611:000.05:158:18Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:263.86:594.912:230.011:54 AM-0.15:158:18Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:234.17:535.01:15-0.112:45-0.25:168:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:164.28:455.12:05-0.21:35-0.25:178:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:074.39:365.02:55-0.22:25-0.25:188:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:584.310:274.83:43-0.13:17-0.15:188:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:484.311:164.54:240.04:060.15:198:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:384.15:000.14:530.35:208:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:044.112:284.05:340.35:390.65:208:15Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:523.81:183.86:110.46:310.85:218:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:413.52:083.66:550.67:481.05:228:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:293.22:573.57:490.79:201.15:238:13Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:163.03:453.48:470.710:181.05:248:12Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:072.94:383.49:390.711:070.95:258:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:032.95:343.510:290.611:530.75:258:11Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:003.06:263.611:180.55:268:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:493.17:103.812:360.612:050.45:278:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:333.37:503.91:180.512:500.35:288:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:143.58:304.12:000.41:330.25:298:08New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:563.79:104.22:410.32:150.15:308:07New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:393.89:534.23:210.22:580.15:318:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:243.910:384.23:560.23:410.25:328:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:104.011:244.14:280.24:250.25:338:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:584.04:590.25:090.35:348:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:134.012:494.15:340.26:000.55:358:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:063.91:424.16:160.37:090.65:368:01First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:023.72:384.27:120.48:590.65:378:00First Quarter31Tue
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 12:57 pm — 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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