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 (tomorrow) : 7:52 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 22m at 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 - Jun 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:233.712:543.36:020.65:410.65:108:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:163.61:483.46:590.66:430.75:108:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:113.62:423.68:170.58:250.75:108:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:063.63:383.89:180.410:000.65:098:11Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:053.64:374.110:070.211:080.35:098:12Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:083.65:394.510:540.05:098:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:113.76:384.812:070.011:41 AM-0.25:088:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:083.97:325.01:01-0.112:27-0.35:088:14New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:014.08:245.01:53-0.21:14-0.35:088:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:534.19:165.02:47-0.22:02-0.35:088:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:444.110:094.73:42-0.12:52-0.25:088:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:364.011:004.54:330.03:440.05:088:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:273.911:514.15:160.24:340.25:088:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:193.85:560.45:230.55:088:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:423.81:123.66:410.66:150.75:088:17First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:333.52:043.67:420.77:261.05:088:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:223.22:553.58:360.78:581.05:088:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:093.03:453.59:130.79:591.05:088:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:572.84:363.59:500.710:480.85:088:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:492.85:303.610:290.611:340.75:088:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:452.86:193.711:100.55:098:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:362.97:033.812:180.511:52 AM0.55:098:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:193.07:433.91:010.412:330.45:098:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:003.28:224.01:440.31:140.35:108:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:413.39:034.12:270.31:550.35:108:19Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:243.49:464.13:120.32:360.35:108:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:093.510:304.13:550.33:180.35:118:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:553.511:164.14:340.34:020.35:118:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:433.65:090.34:460.45:128:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:044.012:343.75:450.35:350.55:128:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 5:16 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 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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