Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 7:52 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:17 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:103.34:474.09:540.76:097:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:153.45:554.012:140.511:04 AM0.66:107:13Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:173.66:524.112:580.511:59 AM0.46:117:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:103.97:404.21:330.412:430.36:127:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:574.18:234.21:550.41:230.26:137:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:414.29:034.22:140.32:030.26:147:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:244.39:424.02:380.22:440.26:157:04New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:054.210:203.83:070.23:260.26:167:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:454.110:583.63:380.24:080.36:177:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:233.911:363.34:100.34:480.56:186:59Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:023.74:420.45:280.76:196:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:163.112:423.55:150.66:120.96:206:56First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:002.91:273.45:500.87:151.16:216:54First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:482.82:173.36:360.99:011.26:226:52First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:392.83:113.27:491.110:141.16:236:51First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:352.84:113.39:241.011:090.96:246:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:363.05:163.510:360.811:540.66:256:47Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:403.36:153.911:340.56:266:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:363.77:054.212:340.312:240.26:276:44Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:254.17:514.51:110.11:110.06:286:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:114.58:364.61:46-0.21:58-0.26:296:40Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:584.89:244.62:23-0.32:47-0.36:306:39Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:464.910:134.53:00-0.43:38-0.26:316:37Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:364.911:044.23:39-0.34:29-0.16:326:35Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:274.811:574.04:18-0.25:200.26:336:33Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:214.65:000.16:240.56:346:32Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:533.71:204.35:460.38:550.76:356:30Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:523.52:224.06:430.610:100.76:366:28Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:523.43:263.88:250.811:090.66:376:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:533.44:323.710:270.811:580.66:386:25Waning Crescent30Fri
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 11:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 (62% 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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