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 3h 58m 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:224.010:514.43:41-0.63:41-0.56:165:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:153.811:454.24:30-0.34:22-0.36:145:33Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:103.55:280.05:090.06:135:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:433.91:083.37:420.36:120.36:115:36Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:443.72:073.29:090.38:250.46:105:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:463.53:083.110:100.310:030.36:085:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:523.54:123.210:590.210:550.26:065:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:553.55:133.411:350.211:260.16:055:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:493.66:043.611:550.111:520.06:035:41Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:353.76:493.812:140.06:025:42New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:163.77:303.912:24-0.112:40-0.16:005:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:553.78:103.912:59-0.21:12-0.25:585:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:333.68:483.81:37-0.21:46-0.35:575:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:113.59:253.72:17-0.22:22-0.25:555:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:483.310:013.52:56-0.12:57-0.15:535:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:263.110:373.33:340.13:320.05:525:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:062.911:173.24:100.34:070.15:505:50Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:502.84:450.54:440.35:485:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:023.012:392.75:290.75:300.55:475:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:533.01:312.77:050.86:390.65:455:54First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:483.02:262.88:490.78:110.55:435:55First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:473.13:263.09:460.59:250.35:415:56Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:523.34:293.410:330.210:260.05:405:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:563.65:283.811:15-0.111:20-0.35:385:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:523.96:194.311:54-0.35:365:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:424.27:094.712:11-0.612:32-0.55:356:00Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:324.47:584.91:00-0.81:12-0.75:336:01Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:224.48:485.01:51-0.81:54-0.75:316:02Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:134.39:394.92:43-0.82:37-0.65:306:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:044.110:324.73:34-0.63:20-0.45:286:04Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:573.911:274.34:24-0.34:04-0.25:266:05Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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