Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 6:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 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 - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:553.26:314.012:050.511:30 AM0.45:387:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:533.57:234.412:530.312:230.25:397:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:443.88:134.71:390.11:130.05:407:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:344.19:024.82:25-0.12:02-0.25:417:55Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:244.39:514.93:12-0.22:54-0.25:427:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:154.510:414.83:56-0.23:48-0.25:437:52Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:064.511:324.64:36-0.24:410.05:447:51Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:584.55:13-0.15:350.25:457:50Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:244.312:514.55:500.06:420.45:467:49Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:183.91:474.46:330.38:590.65:477:47Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:143.62:444.27:290.510:170.65:487:46Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:113.43:424.18:390.611:200.65:497:45Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:103.34:463.99:450.75:507:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:143.25:523.912:140.610:43 AM0.65:517:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:153.46:503.912:570.611:35 AM0.65:527:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:083.67:384.01:300.612:210.55:537:39New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:543.78:204.11:500.51:040.45:547:37New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:373.88:594.02:120.41:460.35:557:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:193.99:374.02:400.42:290.35:567:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:593.910:133.83:130.33:120.35:577:33Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:383.810:493.63:460.33:560.45:587:31Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:163.811:253.44:170.34:370.55:597:30Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:543.74:460.45:170.76:007:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:033.212:333.65:150.55:580.86:017:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:453.11:163.55:460.66:491.06:027:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:322.92:033.56:250.78:211.16:037:24First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:232.92:553.57:230.89:481.06:047:22First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:192.93:543.68:470.810:510.86:057:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:203.15:003.810:050.711:450.66:067:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:273.36:054.111:110.46:077:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:283.77:014.512:320.312:090.16:087:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:29 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 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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