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 3h 25m 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:573.55:373.711:270.76:396:23Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:583.76:323.812:370.512:060.56:406:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:503.97:173.91:010.512:370.46:416:20Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:354.27:573.91:120.41:090.36:426:18New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:164.38:343.91:290.31:450.26:436:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:554.39:113.81:550.22:220.26:446:15New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:334.39:483.62:250.13:020.26:456:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:094.110:253.42:580.23:430.36:476:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:463.911:033.23:320.34:220.46:486:10Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:233.711:433.04:050.45:000.66:496:08Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:033.54:390.65:380.86:506:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:272.912:503.35:150.76:261.16:516:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:172.81:433.25:570.98:131.26:526:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:102.82:393.36:581.09:441.06:536:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:062.93:373.48:471.010:360.86:546:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:053.24:383.610:130.811:180.56:555:59Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:073.55:393.811:140.511:560.26:565:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:063.96:344.112:080.26:585:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:584.47:244.412:32-0.112:57-0.16:595:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:474.88:134.51:09-0.41:45-0.37:005:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:355.19:024.51:46-0.52:35-0.47:015:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:245.29:534.32:26-0.53:28-0.47:025:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:155.110:454.13:09-0.44:21-0.27:035:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:084.911:393.93:54-0.25:150.17:045:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:044.54:400.06:250.47:065:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:353.71:034.25:300.38:400.67:075:44Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:343.52:053.86:290.79:500.67:085:43Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:343.43:073.69:060.910:440.67:095:42Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:333.44:073.510:380.811:280.57:105:40Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:343.55:083.411:260.711:590.57:115:39Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:333.76:023.411:570.67:135:38Waning Crescent31Mon
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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