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 2h 43m 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:124.29:364.92:45-0.52:34-0.45:387:39Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:024.110:274.93:36-0.53:18-0.35:377:40Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:544.011:204.74:27-0.44:04-0.25:367:41Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:483.95:18-0.24:510.05:357:42Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:154.512:443.86:180.15:420.35:337:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:134.21:423.78:090.36:480.55:327:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:134.02:403.69:310.39:380.65:317:46Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:133.83:393.710:260.310:520.55:307:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:133.64:393.711:090.311:460.45:297:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:143.65:403.911:380.35:287:49Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:113.66:344.112:260.311:59 AM0.25:267:50Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:013.67:214.212:530.312:240.25:257:51Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:453.68:034.31:180.212:540.15:247:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:273.68:444.31:490.11:290.05:237:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:083.69:234.12:240.12:060.05:227:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:493.510:014.03:030.12:450.15:217:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:303.410:393.83:430.23:260.25:217:56Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:113.211:183.64:230.34:070.35:207:57Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:533.111:583.45:020.54:470.55:197:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:373.05:400.65:280.75:187:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:423.21:243.06:240.86:150.85:178:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:303.22:133.07:350.97:230.95:168:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:213.13:033.28:590.88:560.95:168:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:133.23:563.49:500.610:080.75:158:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:103.34:533.710:330.411:070.45:148:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:123.45:514.111:150.25:148:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:133.66:454.512:010.111:58 AM-0.15:138:05Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:083.97:364.812:51-0.112:40-0.25:128:06Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:004.18:265.01:40-0.31:24-0.35:128:07Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:524.29:185.12:32-0.42:10-0.45:118:07Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:444.210:115.13:27-0.53:00-0.35:118:08Full Moon31Fri
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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