Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 8:53 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 2:27 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:404.79:063.91:23-0.42:48-0.26:494:13Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:304.49:563.72:09-0.33:310.16:504:13Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:204.110:463.52:56-0.14:110.36:514:13Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:113.711:383.33:420.24:510.56:524:12Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:023.44:290.45:440.76:534:12Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:323.212:543.15:220.77:250.76:544:12Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:253.11:432.96:390.98:170.76:554:12Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:173.12:312.88:130.98:510.66:564:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:083.13:212.79:160.89:260.56:564:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:023.24:152.710:070.610:030.46:574:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:533.45:072.810:530.410:400.26:584:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:383.65:522.911:360.211:180.16:594:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:183.86:333.112:180.17:004:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:573.97:133.212:590.07:004:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:374.07:553.312:33-0.11:410.07:014:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:194.08:403.31:11-0.12:240.07:024:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:044.09:273.41:51-0.13:070.07:024:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:514.010:163.42:34-0.13:470.17:034:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:403.911:073.43:180.04:270.17:034:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:323.84:050.15:120.27:044:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:013.412:273.74:590.36:120.27:044:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:573.51:243.66:170.47:280.27:054:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:543.72:213.58:270.48:270.17:054:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:523.93:213.49:450.29:160.07:064:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:534.04:243.410:460.010:03-0.27:064:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:564.25:253.511:38-0.110:49-0.37:064:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:534.46:193.612:24-0.27:074:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:454.57:093.71:08-0.27:074:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:354.57:573.712:19-0.41:50-0.27:074:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:234.38:453.71:04-0.42:30-0.17:074:22Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:114.19:333.61:50-0.33:060.07:074:22Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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