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 3h 51m 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:464.19:084.01:550.22:080.36:087:15Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:244.19:453.92:280.12:490.36:097:13Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:014.010:223.73:030.13:300.36:107:12Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:383.910:593.53:380.24:100.46:117:10Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:143.811:373.34:110.34:470.66:127:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:523.64:440.45:220.86:137:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:193.212:353.55:180.56:001.06:147:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:063.01:243.55:570.66:581.26:157:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:583.02:183.56:500.89:201.16:167:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:533.13:153.58:110.810:260.96:177:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:513.24:173.79:370.711:160.76:186:58Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:543.55:224.010:460.411:590.36:196:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:573.96:224.311:450.16:206:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:524.47:164.612:390.012:38-0.26:216:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:434.88:064.81:17-0.21:29-0.46:226:51New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:335.18:554.81:55-0.42:20-0.56:236:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:235.39:464.72:35-0.43:13-0.56:246:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:145.210:374.53:17-0.44:06-0.36:256:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:065.111:294.23:59-0.24:570.06:266:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:004.84:410.05:500.36:276:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:233.912:564.45:240.37:150.66:286:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:193.71:554.16:140.69:230.86:296:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:173.52:553.87:310.910:250.86:306:38First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:153.43:563.610:300.911:140.86:316:36First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:153.44:573.611:210.811:480.76:326:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:163.55:553.611:470.86:336:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:133.76:443.712:050.612:080.76:346:31Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:003.87:253.712:230.512:380.56:366:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:404.08:023.812:500.31:130.46:376:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:174.18:383.81:210.21:510.36:386:26Full Moon30Thu
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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