Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 6:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 1:16 pm (3.7 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 - Jul 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:203.56:554.512:360.311:45 AM0.25:128:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:153.77:464.61:170.212:320.25:138:19Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:053.98:344.51:530.21:160.15:138:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:523.99:204.42:290.22:010.15:148:18Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:394.010:054.33:050.22:460.25:148:18Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:243.910:474.03:420.23:320.35:158:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:083.811:293.84:170.24:160.45:168:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:513.74:520.25:000.65:168:17Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:093.512:343.65:270.35:440.85:178:17Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:513.31:173.56:040.56:351.05:188:16Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:333.11:593.46:470.67:511.15:188:16Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:172.92:433.47:410.79:181.15:198:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:042.83:293.48:430.710:231.05:208:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:562.84:233.59:420.611:180.85:218:14Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:552.95:243.610:370.55:218:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:573.16:233.912:080.611:30 AM0.35:228:13Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:523.47:144.212:530.412:200.15:238:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:423.78:024.51:370.21:080.05:248:12New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:304.08:494.62:200.01:55-0.15:258:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:184.39:384.73:03-0.12:44-0.25:268:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:084.410:274.73:45-0.23:36-0.25:278:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:584.511:174.54:23-0.24:27-0.15:278:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:494.64:59-0.15:180.15:288:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:094.312:434.55:350.06:160.35:298:07First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:034.01:384.46:180.27:500.65:308:06First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:593.72:354.37:120.49:440.65:318:05First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:553.53:334.28:290.510:520.65:328:04First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:543.44:364.19:440.611:490.55:338:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:583.35:414.110:450.55:348:02Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:013.56:404.212:350.511:37 AM0.55:358:01Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:573.67:304.21:080.412:220.45:368:00Full Moon31Sat
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 3:50 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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