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 2h 36m 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 - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:323.74:36-0.24:43-0.26:534:58Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:054.012:283.55:350.05:310.06:524:59Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:023.91:253.37:360.26:380.26:515:00Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:023.82:243.19:150.28:130.26:505:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:043.73:273.110:210.29:330.26:495:03Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:113.74:323.211:140.110:330.06:485:04Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:153.85:323.411:550.011:20-0.16:465:05Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:093.96:243.612:25-0.16:455:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:564.07:113.812:00-0.212:50-0.26:445:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:404.07:553.912:38-0.31:17-0.36:435:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:213.98:373.91:17-0.31:49-0.36:425:10New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:023.89:193.81:58-0.32:22-0.36:405:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:413.69:583.62:39-0.22:57-0.36:395:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:203.310:373.43:19-0.13:31-0.26:385:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:593.111:163.23:580.14:06-0.16:365:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:402.811:573.04:370.34:410.16:355:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:242.65:200.55:220.36:345:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:412.91:112.56:260.76:170.46:325:19First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:302.82:022.58:170.87:350.56:315:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:232.82:582.69:290.78:490.46:305:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:253.04:012.810:250.59:520.26:285:23Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:313.25:033.111:110.210:48-0.16:275:24Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:293.55:563.511:52-0.111:39-0.46:255:25Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:193.96:453.912:30-0.36:245:26Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:064.27:324.212:26-0.61:08-0.56:225:27Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:534.38:204.51:13-0.71:46-0.76:215:29Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:424.49:094.62:02-0.82:24-0.76:195:30Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:314.39:594.62:52-0.83:03-0.66:185:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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