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 55m 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 - Dec 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:423.85:583.011:300.411:120.26:494:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:223.96:373.112:060.26:504:13New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:593.97:143.112:440.16:514:13New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:363.97:523.212:240.11:240.16:524:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:123.88:303.11:010.12:060.16:534:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:513.79:113.11:380.12:470.26:544:12Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:313.69:533.02:170.23:260.36:544:12Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:143.510:383.02:550.24:020.46:554:12Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:003.511:273.03:340.34:390.56:564:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:493.44:160.45:230.56:574:12First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:203.112:423.45:080.66:270.56:584:12First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:143.21:373.36:260.77:420.36:594:12First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:083.52:343.38:220.68:380.16:594:13First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:063.73:353.49:380.39:27-0.17:004:13Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:074.14:393.510:400.010:16-0.37:014:13Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:084.45:393.611:35-0.211:05-0.57:014:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:054.76:333.812:26-0.47:024:14Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:584.87:253.91:18-0.57:034:14Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:504.98:174.012:41-0.62:13-0.47:034:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:434.79:084.01:31-0.63:07-0.37:044:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:354.510:003.92:22-0.53:54-0.17:044:16Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:274.210:523.73:13-0.34:360.17:054:16Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:193.811:463.64:030.05:180.37:054:17Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:103.44:530.36:100.47:064:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:403.41:013.15:550.67:200.57:064:18Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:343.31:512.97:410.78:020.57:064:18Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:263.32:412.78:570.78:380.57:074:19Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:193.23:342.59:440.79:160.57:074:20Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:153.34:322.510:260.59:570.47:074:21Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:093.35:242.611:070.410:400.37:074:21Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:553.56:092.811:480.211:200.27:074:22Waning Crescent31Sat
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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