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 55m at 3:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:37 pm (4.7 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:083.67:283.11:020.17:084:23Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:443.78:073.212:37-0.11:420.17:084:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:213.78:463.21:18-0.12:230.17:084:25Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:003.69:273.21:58-0.13:000.17:084:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:403.610:103.22:38-0.13:330.17:084:27Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:223.510:553.23:170.04:010.27:074:28Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:073.411:443.23:570.14:320.27:074:29Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:573.34:410.25:110.27:074:30Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:353.312:503.25:380.46:050.27:074:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:293.41:473.27:090.47:200.27:074:32Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:253.62:463.28:470.38:320.07:064:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:253.83:513.29:580.19:34-0.17:064:34Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:304.14:563.410:59-0.210:31-0.37:064:35Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:324.45:563.611:53-0.411:26-0.57:054:36Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:284.66:503.912:43-0.57:054:37New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:214.87:414.112:17-0.71:33-0.67:054:38New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:124.88:324.11:07-0.72:22-0.67:044:40New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:034.69:234.11:58-0.73:06-0.57:034:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:524.410:134.02:49-0.53:43-0.47:034:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:414.011:033.83:36-0.34:17-0.27:024:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:303.711:543.64:210.04:510.07:024:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:193.35:090.35:300.17:014:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:463.41:093.06:120.66:190.37:004:47First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:373.21:592.78:060.77:190.47:004:48First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:283.12:512.69:160.78:190.46:594:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:233.03:482.510:030.69:120.46:584:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:243.04:472.610:460.510:040.36:574:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:203.15:392.711:270.310:530.16:564:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:053.36:222.912:070.26:554:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:453.47:023.112:460.16:544:55Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:213.67:413.312:22-0.21:260.06:534:57Full Moon31Thu
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 7:10 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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