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 5h 35m at 9:57 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (2.8 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 - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:374.311:034.74:43-0.14:00-0.15:128:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:304.211:544.35:260.04:530.15:138:19Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:224.16:050.25:450.45:148:19Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:454.01:164.06:440.46:460.75:148:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:353.62:093.97:270.58:270.95:158:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:253.33:003.88:140.69:450.95:158:18First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:143.03:523.78:570.710:320.95:168:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:062.84:463.69:400.711:110.95:178:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:032.85:433.610:240.711:500.85:178:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:022.86:363.711:100.75:188:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:522.97:213.712:300.611:57 AM0.65:198:16Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:353.18:013.81:110.512:420.55:208:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:153.28:403.91:530.51:260.45:208:15Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:553.39:183.92:370.42:080.45:218:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:353.49:563.93:200.42:510.45:228:14Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:163.410:363.93:580.33:320.45:238:13Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:593.511:173.84:310.34:130.55:248:13Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:433.65:000.34:530.65:248:12Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:003.712:293.75:290.35:360.75:258:11Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:483.61:183.86:030.36:300.85:268:10Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:403.52:103.96:490.38:020.85:278:10Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:353.43:044.07:490.49:490.75:288:09Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:343.34:034.28:590.411:020.55:298:08Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:383.35:094.310:060.35:308:07Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:453.56:174.512:040.311:09 AM0.15:318:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:473.77:174.712:590.212:09-0.15:328:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:424.08:114.91:510.01:05-0.25:338:04New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:344.39:024.92:420.01:58-0.35:338:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:254.49:524.83:30-0.12:52-0.25:348:02New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:164.510:404.54:09-0.13:45-0.15:358:01Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:054.411:274.24:410.04:340.15:368:00Waxing 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 12:44 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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