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 5h 18m 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 - Mar 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:543.67:143.512:06-0.112:59-0.16:155:32Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:323.87:553.712:49-0.31:34-0.26:145:34Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:123.98:383.91:31-0.42:06-0.36:125:35Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:553.99:224.02:13-0.42:37-0.36:115:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:403.810:074.02:55-0.43:08-0.36:095:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:273.710:564.03:37-0.33:42-0.36:075:38Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:183.511:483.94:21-0.14:19-0.26:065:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:133.35:120.15:040.06:045:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:443.81:113.26:350.36:040.26:035:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:443.73:113.19:460.38:350.37:016:43Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:473.74:143.210:590.210:120.26:596:44Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:553.85:203.311:550.111:260.06:586:45Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:023.96:223.612:40-0.16:566:46Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:594.17:163.912:22-0.21:16-0.26:546:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:484.28:054.21:08-0.31:46-0.36:536:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:344.28:514.31:49-0.42:15-0.36:516:49New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:194.29:364.32:30-0.42:46-0.46:496:51New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:024.010:194.23:11-0.43:19-0.36:486:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:443.711:024.03:51-0.23:54-0.36:466:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:273.411:443.74:29-0.14:29-0.16:446:54Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:103.25:070.15:050.16:426:55Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:263.412:552.95:470.45:430.36:416:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:103.11:422.76:350.66:280.56:396:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:572.92:312.67:590.87:310.76:376:58First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:472.83:222.69:400.98:560.86:366:59First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:412.74:182.610:420.710:090.66:347:00First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:442.85:192.811:310.611:090.46:327:01Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:463.06:143.112:120.46:317:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:373.37:023.512:010.212:490.16:297:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:213.67:453.912:47-0.11:23-0.16:277:05Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:043.98:284.21:31-0.31:56-0.36:267:06Full Moon31Sun
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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