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 (tomorrow) : 4:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 31m at 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:583.78:213.41:04-0.22:04-0.16:524:58Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:373.79:033.51:45-0.32:39-0.16:514:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:183.79:463.52:26-0.33:08-0.26:505:00Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:003.710:313.53:06-0.23:36-0.26:495:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:463.611:183.63:46-0.14:06-0.16:485:03Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:363.44:290.04:42-0.16:475:04Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:093.612:303.35:210.25:280.06:465:06Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:043.61:273.16:430.36:320.16:455:07Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:023.72:263.18:380.37:550.16:445:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:043.73:313.19:560.19:120.06:425:09Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:113.94:383.310:58-0.110:20-0.26:415:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:174.15:393.611:49-0.311:18-0.46:405:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:154.46:333.912:34-0.46:385:13New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:064.57:244.112:10-0.61:15-0.56:375:14New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:554.58:124.212:59-0.61:54-0.56:365:16New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:424.49:004.21:46-0.62:29-0.56:345:17New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:284.29:474.12:32-0.53:02-0.46:335:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:133.910:333.93:15-0.33:34-0.36:325:19Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:583.511:193.63:56-0.14:07-0.26:305:20Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:443.24:360.24:420.06:295:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:063.312:312.95:220.45:230.26:275:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:543.11:192.66:260.76:150.56:265:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:422.92:092.58:070.87:240.66:255:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:342.83:032.49:210.78:350.66:235:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:332.74:042.510:170.69:370.46:225:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:392.85:032.711:040.510:320.36:205:29Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:333.15:513.011:450.311:220.06:185:30Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:153.36:343.212:230.16:175:31Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 1:43 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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