Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 5:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:45 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jul 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:312.85:143.610:260.611:400.65:138:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:312.96:093.811:120.55:138:19Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:283.16:594.112:280.411:57 AM0.35:148:19Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:193.37:454.31:130.312:420.25:148:18Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:073.68:324.51:580.11:270.15:158:18Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:553.89:204.62:460.02:130.05:168:18Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:453.910:104.63:340.03:020.05:168:18Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:354.011:014.64:21-0.13:530.05:178:17Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:274.111:524.55:030.04:440.15:188:17Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:194.15:430.15:370.35:188:16Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:454.21:144.26:270.26:450.55:198:16Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:394.02:094.27:200.38:560.65:208:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:353.73:054.28:220.410:190.55:218:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:323.54:034.29:180.411:220.55:218:14Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:323.45:054.210:080.45:228:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:353.36:084.212:170.410:57 AM0.45:238:13Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:343.47:044.31:020.411:45 AM0.35:248:12Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:263.67:534.31:400.412:320.35:258:11New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:143.78:394.32:110.41:160.25:268:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:003.89:234.22:410.42:010.25:278:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:453.810:064.03:150.42:470.25:278:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:293.710:463.93:490.43:330.35:288:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:113.711:243.74:240.44:170.45:298:07Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:533.64:560.45:010.65:308:07Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:023.412:353.55:290.55:450.85:318:06Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:413.21:183.46:020.66:370.95:328:05First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:233.02:003.46:400.77:501.15:338:04First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:072.92:443.47:290.89:121.05:348:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:552.83:323.58:330.810:170.95:358:02First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:492.84:283.69:360.711:140.85:368:01Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:512.95:313.810:340.65:377:59Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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