Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 4:11 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:343.01:003.45:200.76:261.06:396:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:222.81:513.26:020.97:521.26:406:22First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:122.72:453.17:011.19:351.26:416:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:042.73:403.18:431.210:331.06:426:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:002.84:393.210:061.011:180.86:436:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:003.05:373.411:060.811:560.66:446:15Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:573.46:263.611:560.66:456:14Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:453.87:093.912:300.312:410.36:466:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:294.27:514.11:020.11:230.16:476:10Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:114.58:344.21:34-0.12:060.06:486:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:544.79:204.22:07-0.22:50-0.16:506:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:404.810:094.12:43-0.33:36-0.16:516:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:284.711:003.93:22-0.24:240.16:526:04Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:204.611:533.74:04-0.15:120.36:536:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:154.44:490.16:140.66:546:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:503.61:164.15:380.48:530.76:555:59Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:503.52:194.06:420.610:040.66:565:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:513.53:233.98:470.710:590.56:575:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:523.64:263.810:320.611:440.46:585:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:553.85:293.811:310.47:005:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:554.06:243.912:180.312:150.37:015:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:474.37:113.912:390.212:500.27:025:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:344.57:543.912:550.11:230.17:035:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:164.68:353.81:170.11:570.17:045:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:574.59:153.71:460.02:330.17:055:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:384.49:563.52:190.13:110.27:065:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:174.110:373.32:550.13:500.37:085:43Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:583.811:183.13:330.34:300.47:095:42Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:393.54:120.55:100.77:105:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:012.912:243.34:510.65:550.97:115:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:472.81:133.15:320.86:591.17:125:38First Quarter31Tue
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 7:28 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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