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 2h 07m 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:384.18:574.92:16-0.42:00-0.55:387:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:284.19:474.93:07-0.52:43-0.45:377:40New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:204.010:404.84:01-0.43:30-0.35:367:41Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:133.911:354.54:55-0.24:19-0.15:347:43Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:083.75:540.15:090.15:337:44Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:324.21:053.67:360.36:050.45:327:45First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:323.92:033.69:060.47:330.65:317:46First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:333.73:023.510:040.49:590.65:307:47First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:313.54:003.610:520.411:010.65:297:48First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:313.35:003.711:270.411:450.55:287:49Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:293.35:573.911:460.45:267:50Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:223.36:474.112:170.412:010.35:257:51Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:083.37:304.212:440.312:250.35:247:52Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:493.38:094.21:150.212:550.25:237:53Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:283.38:474.11:490.21:290.25:227:54Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:073.39:254.02:270.12:060.25:217:55Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:463.210:033.83:080.22:450.35:217:56Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:253.110:423.63:490.23:240.45:207:57Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:063.011:233.54:300.44:040.55:197:58Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:483.05:080.64:430.65:187:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:063.312:332.95:480.75:230.75:178:00Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:533.21:233.06:360.86:110.95:168:01Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:433.22:143.17:510.87:241.05:168:01Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:353.23:063.39:000.79:130.95:158:02Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:283.34:013.69:480.510:260.65:148:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:273.35:003.910:320.211:260.45:148:04Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:303.55:594.311:160.05:138:05Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:303.76:544.712:200.112:01-0.25:128:06Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:253.97:464.91:11-0.212:47-0.35:128:07New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:174.08:385.12:03-0.31:33-0.45:118:07New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:104.19:315.02:59-0.42:22-0.45:118:08New Moon31Wed
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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