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 1h 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 - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:384.211:054.94:22-0.43:52-0.25:108:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:314.15:16-0.24:440.05:108:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:004.612:264.06:130.15:390.35:108:10Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:564.31:233.97:360.36:490.65:098:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:534.02:203.98:560.49:320.75:098:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:493.83:163.89:460.410:370.65:098:12Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:453.54:133.810:200.511:290.65:098:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:423.35:123.910:430.55:088:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:393.36:074.012:090.611:10 AM0.45:088:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:323.36:564.012:340.511:43 AM0.35:088:15Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:193.37:394.112:570.512:200.35:088:15New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:013.48:194.11:270.412:590.25:088:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:423.48:574.02:030.31:390.25:088:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:233.49:353.92:440.32:200.25:088:17New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:033.410:133.83:260.33:030.35:088:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:443.310:523.74:070.43:450.45:088:17Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:253.311:313.64:450.54:260.55:088:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:083.25:190.65:060.65:088:18Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:133.512:533.25:520.65:490.75:088:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:003.41:413.36:310.76:440.95:088:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:493.32:313.57:280.78:090.95:098:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:413.33:223.78:380.69:350.75:098:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:373.44:183.99:360.410:400.55:098:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:383.45:194.210:280.211:390.25:098:19Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:433.66:194.611:200.05:108:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:443.87:154.912:34-0.112:11-0.25:108:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:404.18:085.11:26-0.31:02-0.35:118:19Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:334.29:015.22:20-0.41:53-0.45:118:19Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:264.39:555.23:16-0.42:46-0.35:118:19Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:194.410:485.04:11-0.33:42-0.25:128:19Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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