New Bedford, MA Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for New Bedford, MA

May 6, 2024 4:04 AM EDT (08:04 UTC) Change Location
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ANZ234 Buzzards Bay- 103 Am Edt Mon May 6 2024

Rest of tonight - S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Mon - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: sw 1 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Mon night - SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: sw 1 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 10 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Tue - N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming se in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Wave detail: sw 1 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 10 seconds, becoming se 1 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Tue night and Wed - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.

Wed night - NW winds around 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.

Thu - NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.

Thu night - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.

Fri and Fri night - E winds around 10 kt, becoming ne. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.

ANZ200 103 Am Edt Mon May 6 2024

Synopsis for massachusetts and rhode island coastal waters - High pressure begins to move east tonight, but dry weather remains through Sunday morning. Weak low pressure and its attending cold front brings rain Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Dry weather returns Monday evening through Tuesday. Then a frontal boundary sets up over or just south of new england Wednesday into next weekend. A series of lows will likely traverse this front, bringing periods of rain, fog and onshore flow.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near New Bedford, MA
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Area Discussion for - Boston, MA
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FXUS61 KBOX 060645 AFDBOX

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 245 AM EDT Mon May 6 2024

SYNOPSIS
A period of widespread showers impacts the region tonight with the focus for them this evening. Partial sunshine develops on Monday with much warmer temperatures. A brief band of scattered showers is expected Monday afternoon/evening...but the majority of the time will feature dry weather. Tuesday will be the pick of the week with abundant sunshine and above normal temperatures. Unsettled pattern develops for Wednesday and beyond with below normal temperatures. Some uncertainty revolves around the weekend forecast.

NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/
3AM Update

Today

Short-wave energy and associated showers at the surface exit east off the coast of southern New England this morning. This will be followed by increasing temperatures and dewpoints today as southerly flow advects a more warm/moist air mass over southern New England.
925 hPa temps rise close to 15 Celsius, so we should experience very warm temperatures in the low to mid 70s across the interior this afternoon. While the sun is likely to break out at times, there will continue to be a fair amount of low clouds in place as well, especially over the south coast, Cape, and Islands where the sun may not break out at all with low-stratus persisting into tonight. With not as much sunshine and the expectation that sea-breezes will develop, these locations near the coast will be noticeably cooler than across the interior with highs in the low to mid 60s more common. While most areas should stay dry today, there will be chances for some mid-afternoon showers to develop as another embedded short-wave traverses over the region. Can't rule out a rumble of thunder either as there will be modest amounts of instability in the atmosphere to the tune of 100-300 J/kg of CAPE.
Expect any shower/thunderstorm activity to be limited to the interior as sea-breezes would be expected to stabilize the atmosphere near the coast.

SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/
Tonight

Low clouds fill back in after sunset tonight as the boundary layer cools. Light winds and high dewpoints will likely result in areas of fog developing this evening as well. However, low-level winds in the 925-850 hPa layer shift northwest as a mid-level trough axis shifts east of the region. This will support winds shifting to the north at the surface which will allow drier air to displace the fog/low- stratus gradually overnight. Expect clearing skies by sunrise. Low temps in the low to mid 50s.

Tomorrow

Beautiful day on tap for Tuesday. High pressure and a dry air mass will support very warm and sunny conditions. 925 hPa air temps in the mid to upper teens will support another afternoon with temps in the mid to upper 70s. Can't rule out a few locations in the CT River Valley topping 80. Light northerly winds to start will become more westerly as the day progresses. By far the pick of the week if you enjoy warm/sunny weather.

LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/
* Progressively cooler this period, especially Fri and Sat

* Wet weather at times Wednesday through Friday, but also periods of dry weather too

* Possibly trending drier next weekend, with showers not as widespread and limited during the afternoon/early evening

Synoptic Overview...

By late Tue/Tue night, a high amplitude closed low will be located over the Dakotas. Models, including ensembles then differ on the evolution of jet energy ejecting eastward from this closed low eastward into New England. This will impact frontal position across SNE, along with timing and amplitude of frontal waves. Hence, a low confidence forecast this period. Forecast confidence increases slight for next weekend, as ensembles in better agreement, with mean trough axis over SNE, displacing deep layer moisture well offshore.
This will favor drier weather with shower threat more diurnally driven across SNE.

Precipitation...

As mentioned above, anomalous closed low over the Dakotas late Tue moves slowly east mid to late week. Models, including ensembles displaying a large spread in the timing of jet energy ejecting eastward out of this low and eventually into New England. This results in a low confidence forecast this period, specifically in regards to frontal boundary placement, including magnitude and timing of frontal waves traversing this boundary. Hence, rain likely at times, although periods of dry weather too. Unfortunately, given model spread, too difficult at this time range to nail down exact timing of specifics. Ensembles offer some support of drier weather for the weekend, with mean trough axis over SNE. This will shift deep layer moisture and frontal wave offshore. However, cyclonic flow aloft and cold pool will yield a risk of diurnal instability showers. Not widespread, but unfortunately timing will be in the afternoon and evening hours.

Temperatures...

High forecast confidence on a cooler temperature regime this period, in response to lowering heights across New England. Seasonably cool Wed with highs in the 60s, but then cooling off into the 50s Thu, especially in eastern MA behind departing wave with N-NE winds across SNE. Coolest weather could arrive Fri pending track and intensity of surface wave tracking SE of New England. Depending on amplitude of wave, could be chilly with onshore only yielding highs in the 50s. Ensemble 850 mb temp anomalies are impressive, about -6C cooler than normal. In fact, ensemble probs of 50+ highs Friday drop to less than 50% across northern MA. Hence, could see highs only in the 40s there. Chilly weather likely lingers into Saturday given below normal heights/cold pool aloft. Temps may moderate to seasonal levels by Sunday, as flow becomes NW aloft and cold pool moves offshore.

AVIATION /07Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
Forecast Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

06Z TAF Update

Through 12Z...High Confidence

MVFR/IFR conditions persist through 12Z with patchy areas of fog developing. -SHRA continues over The Cape/Islands with light southeasterly winds.

Today...Moderate Confidence

MVFR/IFR conditions early should scatter out to VFR by 12-14Z across the interior and at BOS. MVFR/IFR conditions persist over the south coast, Cape, and Islands. Winds light out of the west/southwest. Sea-breeze developing at BOS by mid to late morning.

Tonight...High Confidence

MVFR/IFR conditions fill back in across the interior and persist over the south coast, Cape, and Islands through about 06Z. Winds shift to the north after that time frame and allow ceilings to gradually improve to VFR by 09-12Z.

Tomorrow...High Confidence

VFR. Light northerly winds becoming light out of the west. Sea- breezes likely along the coast with very warm temps forecast over land.

KBOS TAF...Moderate Confidence in TAF. BOS should scatter out for a few hours this morning into early afternoon before returning to MVFR by early to mid afternoon. Moderate confidence in a sea- breeze circulation developing today between 14 and 16Z. Higher confidence in a sea- breeze for Tuesday.

KBDL TAF...High Confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Friday/...

Tuesday Night: VFR. Slight chance RA.

Wednesday: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Chance RA.

Wednesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Chance RA.

Thursday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance RA.

Thursday Night: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Breezy.
Chance RA.

Friday: Mainly VFR, with areas IFR possible. Breezy. Chance RA.

MARINE
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Today through Tomorrow...High Confidence

Modest winds and seas continue today and tomorrow. Expect areas of fog over the coastal waters this morning and this afternoon as moisture increases from southerly winds. Fog should dissipate tonight into tomorrow as a weak cold front ushers drier air over the coastal waters.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Friday/...

Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt.

Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Chance of rain.

Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Slight chance of rain.

Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Chance of rain.

Thursday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance of rain.

Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of rain.

TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING

Coastal Flooding

High astro tides this week and concern becomes late Thu into Fri with potential frontal wave tracking south of New England, generating onshore flow into eastern MA. Magnitude of potential inundation and erosion will depend on strength and timing of surface low. Too early for specifics with any certainty, but given astro tides are already over 11 ft at Boston, it will only take a 1 ft storm surge and modest wave action to yield minor inundation and erosion. Stay tuned throughout the week for updated information.

BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...None.




Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
NBGM3 1 mi46 min W 6G8.9 51°F 30.09
BLTM3 - 8447387 - Borden Flats Light at Fall River, MA 14 mi46 min SSW 4.1G5.1 52°F 30.08
FRVM3 - 8447386 - Fall River, MA 14 mi46 min 52°F 51°F30.09
FRXM3 14 mi46 min 52°F 51°F
BZBM3 - 8447930 - Woods Hole, MA 15 mi46 min 54°F 51°F30.07
44085 18 mi64 min 50°F 49°F3 ft
BUZM3 - Buzzards Bay, MA 18 mi64 min S 18G20 50°F 30.08
PRUR1 20 mi46 min 51°F 51°F
NAXR1 - Narragansett Bay Reserve, RI 22 mi79 min WNW 2.9 51°F 30.0951°F
PTCR1 - 8452951 - Potter Cove, Prudence Island, RI 22 mi46 min SW 1.9G4.1 51°F 30.09
CPTR1 - 8452944 - Conimicut Light, RI 23 mi46 min SSE 6G7 50°F 53°F30.07
NWPR1 - 8452660 - Newport, RI 23 mi46 min S 4.1G5.1 51°F 51°F30.08
PDVR1 26 mi46 min SSE 4.1G4.1 51°F 30.0651°F
QPTR1 - 8454049 - Quonset Point, RI 26 mi46 min S 6G7 52°F 30.08
PVDR1 27 mi46 min S 5.1G6 51°F 30.0951°F
FOXR1 - 8454000 - Providence, RI 28 mi46 min SSE 2.9G5.1 50°F 50°F30.08
44090 34 mi34 min 51°F 49°F1 ft
44020 - NANTUCKET SOUND 35 mi34 min S 16G19 52°F 51°F30.0752°F
44097 - Block Island, RI (154) 48 mi38 min 48°F3 ft


Wind History for Borden Flats Light at Fall River, MA
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KEWB NEW BEDFORD RGNL,MA 3 sm27 minSW 044 smOvercast Lt Rain Mist 52°F52°F100%30.07
KTAN TAUNTON MUNI KING FIELD,MA 17 sm29 minS 036 smOvercast Lt Rain Mist 54°F50°F88%30.07
KFMH CAPE COD COAST GUARD AIR STATION,MA 21 sm79 minS 111/2 smOvercast Lt Rain 50°F50°F100%30.11
KPYM PLYMOUTH MUNI,MA 21 sm72 minSSW 075 smOvercast Mist 52°F50°F94%30.07
KUUU NEWPORT STATE,RI 21 sm31 minSSW 044 smOvercast Lt Rain Mist 50°F50°F100%30.07
KMVY MARTHA'S VINEYARD,MA 24 sm71 minSSW 114 smOvercast Mist 52°F52°F100%30.09
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Wind History from EWB
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Tide / Current for New Bedford, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts (2)
   
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New Bedford
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Mon -- 12:46 AM EDT     -0.55 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 04:33 AM EDT     Moonrise
Mon -- 05:33 AM EDT     Sunrise
Mon -- 07:01 AM EDT     4.13 feet High Tide
Mon -- 12:45 PM EDT     -0.57 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 06:19 PM EDT     Moonset
Mon -- 07:24 PM EDT     5.07 feet High Tide
Mon -- 07:47 PM EDT     Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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New Bedford, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts (2), Tide feet
12
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-0.4
1
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-0.5
2
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-0.2
3
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0.5
4
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1.6
5
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2.8
6
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3.7
7
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4.1
8
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3.8
9
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2.7
10
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1.4
11
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0.3
12
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-0.4
1
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-0.6
2
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-0.2
3
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0.6
4
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1.7
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3.1
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4.3
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5
8
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4.9
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4
10
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2.6
11
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1.1



Tide / Current for Westport River Entrance, Massachusetts Current
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Westport River Entrance
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Mon -- 01:47 AM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 04:34 AM EDT     Moonrise
Mon -- 05:19 AM EDT     2.40 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 05:34 AM EDT     Sunrise
Mon -- 07:41 AM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 10:13 AM EDT     -2.69 knots Max Ebb
Mon -- 02:10 PM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 05:42 PM EDT     2.44 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 06:20 PM EDT     Moonset
Mon -- 07:48 PM EDT     Sunset
Mon -- 08:04 PM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 10:38 PM EDT     -2.78 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Westport River Entrance, Massachusetts Current, knots
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-1.5
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-0.7
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0.2
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1.1
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1.9
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2.4
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2.2
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1.1
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-0.5
9
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-2
10
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-2.7
11
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-2.5
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-1.8
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-1
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-0.2
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0.7
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1.6
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2.3
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2.4
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1.7
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0.1
9
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-1.5
10
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-2.6
11
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-2.7



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