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 1h 01m 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 - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:034.110:264.93:59-0.33:15-0.35:108:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:564.111:214.64:56-0.14:09-0.15:108:10Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:504.05:520.15:030.15:108:10Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:164.312:463.97:040.36:000.45:098:11First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:124.01:423.88:250.47:240.75:098:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:073.72:383.89:200.59:340.75:098:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:013.43:333.89:590.510:330.75:098:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:533.24:283.810:210.611:160.75:088:14Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:493.05:253.810:400.611:470.75:088:14Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:453.06:173.911:080.55:088:15Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:363.07:033.912:180.611:43 AM0.55:088:15Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:213.17:444.012:510.512:220.45:088:16Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:023.28:234.01:280.41:020.45:088:16Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:413.29:013.92:080.31:420.45:088:17Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:203.29:403.82:510.32:230.45:088:17Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:003.210:203.83:360.43:050.45:088:17Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:413.211:003.74:170.43:460.55:088:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:243.211:423.64:540.54:260.65:088:18Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:093.25:280.65:060.75:088:18Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:263.512:563.36:030.65:510.85:088:19Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:143.41:463.46:450.66:530.95:098:19Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:053.42:373.67:430.58:350.95:098:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:593.43:303.98:450.410:010.75:098:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:563.34:284.19:410.211:080.45:098:19Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:003.45:314.410:350.15:108:19Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:053.56:324.712:070.211:29 AM-0.15:108:19Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:053.87:294.91:010.012:22-0.25:118:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:594.08:245.01:55-0.11:15-0.35:118:19New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:524.19:185.02:53-0.22:08-0.35:118:19New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:454.210:114.93:51-0.23:04-0.35:128:19Waxing 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 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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