Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 4:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:03 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:303.11:503.36:110.87:491.26:396:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:212.92:413.27:111.09:401.16:406:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:132.93:343.18:361.110:351.06:416:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:072.94:323.19:521.011:180.96:426:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:053.15:313.310:520.811:560.76:436:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:003.36:203.511:430.66:446:15Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:463.77:033.712:300.412:290.36:456:14Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:284.07:433.91:030.21:120.16:466:12New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:084.38:234.11:340.11:540.06:476:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:504.59:074.12:06-0.12:36-0.16:486:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:334.69:534.12:38-0.13:20-0.16:496:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:204.610:424.03:13-0.14:040.06:516:06Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:084.511:333.83:510.04:490.16:526:04Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:014.44:330.15:380.36:536:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:283.712:574.35:180.36:480.66:546:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:263.61:584.16:120.59:150.66:555:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:263.53:004.07:340.710:210.56:565:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:263.64:034.09:550.711:120.46:575:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:293.75:074.011:100.511:530.26:585:55Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:324.06:074.112:020.37:005:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:294.36:594.212:230.112:430.17:015:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:194.57:454.212:490.01:200.07:025:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:054.78:294.21:15-0.11:550.07:035:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:494.79:134.11:46-0.12:310.07:045:48Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:324.69:563.92:19-0.13:090.17:055:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:144.310:393.72:560.03:480.27:065:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:564.011:233.43:350.14:270.47:085:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:383.74:150.35:070.67:095:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:083.212:223.44:560.55:500.87:105:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:553.01:093.25:390.76:481.07:115:39Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:452.91:583.16:300.98:421.17:125:38Third Quarter31Thu
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 7:56 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 14% 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 (14% 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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