Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 6:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:093.12:422.69:100.68:230.36:534:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:103.23:462.810:120.49:300.16:524:59Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:173.44:513.111:050.210:31-0.26:515:00Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:213.85:493.511:51-0.111:26-0.56:505:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:164.16:413.912:34-0.46:485:03Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:064.47:314.212:17-0.71:17-0.66:475:04Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:554.68:214.51:08-0.91:59-0.76:465:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:454.69:124.62:00-0.92:40-0.86:455:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:354.410:034.62:53-0.83:18-0.76:445:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:254.110:544.43:43-0.63:55-0.56:435:09Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:173.811:484.24:33-0.34:32-0.36:415:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:113.45:310.05:150.06:405:12Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:453.91:073.17:430.36:110.36:395:13Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:443.62:052.99:110.47:470.56:375:14Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:453.43:042.810:120.49:260.56:365:16Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:503.34:082.911:020.410:200.46:355:17Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:553.35:093.011:360.310:560.36:335:18Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:493.46:013.211:550.211:320.16:325:19Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:333.56:443.412:150.16:315:20New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:123.67:243.512:090.012:44-0.16:295:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:493.68:023.612:47-0.11:16-0.26:285:23New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:253.68:393.61:27-0.21:50-0.26:265:24New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:003.49:143.62:08-0.22:24-0.26:255:25Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:353.39:493.52:47-0.12:56-0.26:235:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:123.110:263.43:240.03:27-0.16:225:28Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:513.011:053.33:570.23:580.06:205:29Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:352.811:513.24:300.44:320.16:195:30First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:242.75:080.55:140.26:175:31First Quarter28Sun
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 10:00 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 Third 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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