Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 5:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:274.55:494.111:30-0.211:32-0.36:134:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:194.96:424.312:19-0.46:144:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:105.27:334.412:14-0.51:09-0.56:164:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:005.38:244.512:58-0.52:01-0.56:174:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:535.29:174.41:44-0.52:55-0.46:184:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:465.010:104.22:33-0.33:48-0.26:194:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:414.711:054.03:23-0.14:410.16:204:30Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:374.34:130.25:510.46:224:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:013.812:344.05:100.57:450.56:234:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:593.71:323.78:140.78:450.56:244:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:573.72:283.59:250.79:260.56:254:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:543.63:243.310:170.79:500.56:264:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:523.74:213.310:540.610:100.46:284:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:493.85:143.311:150.510:380.36:294:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:383.96:003.411:360.411:110.26:304:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:214.06:413.412:060.36:314:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:594.07:203.512:410.26:324:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:364.07:583.512:250.01:200.26:344:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:123.98:363.41:030.02:000.26:354:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:493.89:163.31:420.12:400.36:364:19Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:273.79:573.22:220.13:180.46:374:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:073.610:403.23:010.23:510.56:384:17Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:503.511:273.13:390.44:240.66:394:17Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:373.44:200.55:010.66:414:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:173.212:293.35:090.65:550.66:424:16Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:103.31:233.36:200.77:210.56:434:15Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:043.52:203.48:030.68:300.36:444:15Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:003.83:203.59:190.49:230.16:454:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:014.14:253.610:200.110:14-0.26:464:14Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:024.45:263.811:16-0.211:03-0.46:474:14Waning Crescent30Wed
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 9:09 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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