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 20m at 6:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:084.010:403.83:05-0.33:49-0.27:084:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:583.911:323.83:51-0.24:25-0.17:084:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:503.74:410.05:060.07:084:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:263.812:463.55:430.26:010.17:084:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:233.91:443.37:330.37:180.17:084:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:213.92:433.29:110.28:350.17:084:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:223.93:473.210:190.19:370.07:084:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:284.04:513.311:14-0.110:32-0.17:074:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:294.25:503.512:00-0.27:074:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:244.36:413.712:39-0.27:074:31New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:134.47:303.912:07-0.41:15-0.37:074:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:004.38:173.912:51-0.41:50-0.37:074:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:454.29:033.91:34-0.42:25-0.37:064:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:294.09:483.72:18-0.32:59-0.37:064:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:123.710:323.63:01-0.13:33-0.27:054:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:543.411:163.43:420.04:08-0.17:054:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:363.111:593.24:240.34:440.17:044:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:202.85:090.55:240.27:044:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:443.01:052.66:100.76:150.47:034:42First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:292.91:522.57:430.87:210.47:034:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:162.92:422.59:020.78:270.47:024:44First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:092.93:402.510:020.69:260.37:014:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:113.04:412.710:540.410:200.17:014:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:113.35:363.011:390.211:10-0.17:004:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:013.66:243.312:200.06:594:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:453.97:093.61:00-0.26:584:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:294.17:553.812:41-0.51:39-0.46:584:51Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:154.28:424.01:26-0.62:17-0.56:574:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:014.29:304.12:12-0.62:53-0.56:564:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:504.110:204.22:59-0.63:28-0.56:554:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:404.011:114.13:47-0.44:04-0.46:544:56Waning 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 9:40 am — 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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