Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 9:57 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 08m at 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 - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:343.56:462.912:270.27:084:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:123.67:253.012:020.11:090.17:084:24New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:513.78:053.112:420.01:520.17:084:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:303.78:473.11:220.02:330.17:084:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:103.79:303.22:030.03:110.07:084:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:523.710:153.22:430.03:440.07:074:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:373.611:033.33:230.14:140.07:074:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:243.511:533.34:060.24:480.07:074:30Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:163.34:550.35:310.17:074:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:463.51:113.26:030.56:290.17:074:32First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:403.62:093.18:070.47:390.17:064:33First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:383.73:103.09:350.38:450.07:064:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:413.94:163.110:410.09:47-0.27:064:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:494.15:203.311:38-0.110:45-0.37:054:36Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:514.36:173.512:29-0.37:054:37Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:464.57:093.81:18-0.37:044:38Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:384.57:593.912:31-0.62:07-0.47:044:40Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:274.48:484.01:21-0.62:49-0.37:034:41Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:164.39:373.92:11-0.53:23-0.37:034:42Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:024.010:263.82:59-0.43:51-0.27:024:43Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:473.611:143.63:44-0.24:19-0.17:024:44Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:323.34:270.14:490.17:014:46Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:023.512:172.95:140.45:240.27:004:47Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:513.31:042.66:130.66:090.46:594:48Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:393.11:512.47:370.77:090.56:594:49Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:283.02:412.38:500.78:140.66:584:50Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:232.93:382.39:490.69:140.56:574:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:262.94:412.410:410.510:090.46:564:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:243.15:352.611:290.311:010.26:554:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:113.36:202.812:120.26:544:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:513.57:013.012:540.16:534:57New Moon31Tue
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 6:37 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 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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