Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:523.43:102.99:210.49:060.17:084:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:513.64:143.110:210.29:59-0.17:084:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:534.05:173.311:15-0.110:51-0.37:084:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:514.36:143.612:05-0.47:084:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:444.67:063.912:56-0.57:084:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:364.87:584.012:31-0.71:48-0.67:084:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:284.98:504.11:22-0.72:42-0.67:074:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:214.89:434.12:16-0.73:31-0.67:074:29Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:134.610:364.03:10-0.64:16-0.47:074:30Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:054.211:303.94:02-0.34:58-0.27:074:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:593.94:570.05:440.07:074:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:253.812:533.56:190.36:410.27:064:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:213.61:473.28:410.47:420.37:064:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:163.52:412.99:460.48:290.37:064:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:143.43:392.810:380.49:120.37:054:37Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:153.34:392.711:180.49:550.37:054:38Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:143.45:342.811:430.410:400.27:044:39Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:043.46:213.012:060.37:044:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:463.57:033.112:370.27:034:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:253.57:423.212:060.01:130.17:024:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:023.68:213.212:49-0.11:520.07:024:44Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:383.59:003.21:31-0.22:310.07:014:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:143.59:393.22:14-0.13:060.07:004:46Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:503.410:193.12:55-0.13:360.17:004:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:283.211:003.13:330.14:020.16:594:49Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:103.111:453.14:110.24:290.16:584:50Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:563.04:520.35:030.26:574:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:333.212:482.95:460.55:500.26:564:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:243.31:432.97:170.56:580.26:564:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:193.42:422.98:510.48:170.16:554:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:203.63:473.010:010.29:26-0.16:544:56Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:49 pm — 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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