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 34m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:573.810:203.52:39-0.23:430.17:084:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:423.511:073.33:240.04:160.27:084:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:253.311:553.24:080.24:510.37:084:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:093.04:550.45:310.47:084:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:433.112:532.75:520.76:210.57:084:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:303.01:372.67:130.87:220.57:074:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:163.02:232.48:320.78:180.57:074:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:043.03:152.49:320.69:090.47:074:30Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:593.14:142.510:260.49:580.37:074:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:563.35:122.611:140.310:450.17:074:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:463.56:022.911:590.111:300.07:064:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:323.76:473.112:420.07:064:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:153.97:323.312:14-0.21:26-0.17:064:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:004.18:193.512:57-0.32:10-0.27:054:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:464.29:073.61:41-0.42:53-0.37:054:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:334.29:563.72:27-0.43:31-0.37:044:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:214.110:463.73:15-0.34:07-0.37:044:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:123.911:393.74:03-0.24:44-0.27:034:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:053.64:560.05:26-0.17:034:42First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:343.81:013.46:110.36:210.07:024:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:303.81:583.28:340.37:300.17:014:45First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:283.82:583.09:520.28:370.17:014:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:313.74:033.010:540.19:370.17:004:47Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:383.85:073.111:460.010:320.06:594:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:413.96:033.312:310.06:594:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:344.06:523.51:090.06:584:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:224.07:393.612:09-0.31:41-0.16:574:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:064.08:243.712:53-0.32:09-0.16:564:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:493.99:093.61:37-0.32:37-0.16:554:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:303.79:523.52:21-0.33:07-0.16:544:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:093.410:343.43:04-0.13:37-0.16:534:57Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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