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 4h 38m 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:573.74:354.010:260.210:490.15:387:39Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:013.75:374.311:110.011:50-0.15:377:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:043.96:354.711:54-0.25:367:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:014.07:295.012:44-0.312:35-0.35:357:42Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:534.18:195.11:33-0.41:17-0.45:337:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:434.29:095.02:22-0.52:00-0.35:327:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:334.110:004.83:11-0.42:44-0.25:317:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:234.010:504.53:57-0.23:30-0.15:307:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:133.811:404.24:390.04:160.15:297:47Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:033.75:190.25:010.45:287:49Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:313.812:543.56:010.55:480.75:277:50Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:233.51:473.36:520.66:460.95:257:51Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:143.22:383.38:030.78:201.05:247:52Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:033.03:283.29:040.79:451.05:237:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:532.94:193.39:490.610:390.85:227:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:462.95:133.410:300.511:270.75:217:55Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:402.96:043.611:110.45:217:56Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:293.06:483.812:110.511:52 AM0.35:207:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:123.27:273.912:530.312:320.25:197:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:523.38:064.11:340.21:100.15:187:58New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:333.58:464.22:150.21:490.15:177:59New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:163.59:294.22:570.12:280.15:168:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:013.610:144.23:390.13:090.15:168:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:483.611:024.14:190.23:520.15:158:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:373.711:524.14:560.24:370.25:148:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:293.75:340.35:260.35:148:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:454.01:233.86:200.46:240.55:138:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:403.92:183.97:270.47:510.65:128:06First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:373.73:144.18:480.49:330.55:128:06First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:353.74:124.39:440.310:450.35:118:07Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:363.65:144.510:330.211:450.15:118:08Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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