Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 8:53 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:40 am (3.0 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:173.011:353.44:380.14:220.26:247:07Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:572.85:130.34:540.36:227:08Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:163.312:422.75:490.55:290.46:207:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:043.11:332.76:350.76:140.66:197:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:593.12:282.78:220.97:220.76:177:12Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:573.13:262.89:540.79:090.76:157:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:003.24:293.110:510.510:320.46:147:14Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:063.55:343.411:370.211:360.16:127:15Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:083.86:323.912:19-0.16:107:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:034.17:244.412:31-0.212:57-0.46:097:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:534.38:134.81:22-0.51:35-0.66:077:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:424.49:025.02:13-0.72:14-0.76:067:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:324.39:525.03:06-0.72:55-0.66:047:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:234.210:434.94:00-0.63:38-0.56:027:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:143.911:364.64:51-0.44:22-0.36:017:22Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:083.75:430.05:060.05:597:23Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:314.21:033.57:080.35:550.35:587:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:313.82:013.39:080.56:590.75:567:26First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:323.53:003.210:120.59:350.85:557:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:333.23:593.211:040.610:530.75:537:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:353.15:003.311:440.511:310.65:527:29Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:363.15:583.512:070.55:507:30Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:283.26:473.712:190.45:497:31Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:103.37:283.912:300.412:390.35:477:32Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:473.38:064.01:050.21:070.25:467:33Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:233.38:414.01:420.11:370.15:457:34Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:583.39:164.02:210.02:100.15:437:35Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:343.39:513.93:020.02:440.15:427:36Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:123.210:283.83:420.13:180.25:417:37Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:523.111:083.64:190.23:530.35:397:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:46 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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