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 4h 39m 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 - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:414.27:584.312:53-0.51:17-0.46:165:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:254.18:434.21:33-0.41:50-0.46:155:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:083.99:274.12:14-0.42:24-0.46:135:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:513.710:093.82:53-0.32:59-0.36:125:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:333.410:513.53:32-0.13:35-0.26:105:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:163.111:333.34:100.14:120.06:085:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:002.94:510.44:520.26:075:39First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:183.012:472.75:400.65:390.56:055:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:052.81:362.67:080.86:470.66:045:41First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:552.72:272.68:440.88:090.66:025:42First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:492.73:242.79:450.79:180.56:005:43Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:512.84:242.910:330.510:160.35:595:44Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:523.15:203.211:150.211:070.05:575:45Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:423.46:073.611:520.011:53-0.25:555:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:273.76:513.912:27-0.25:545:48Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:103.97:354.212:37-0.41:01-0.45:525:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:544.18:204.41:21-0.51:36-0.55:505:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:414.19:074.52:06-0.62:12-0.55:495:51Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:294.09:564.52:52-0.62:50-0.55:475:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:193.910:474.33:37-0.43:30-0.35:455:53Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:123.711:414.24:24-0.24:13-0.25:445:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:083.65:190.15:020.15:425:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:404.01:063.47:170.36:090.35:405:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:403.82:053.48:560.38:190.45:395:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:423.73:073.49:560.29:550.35:375:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:473.64:113.610:440.110:530.15:356:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:513.75:113.811:200.111:340.05:336:01Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:463.86:044.011:450.05:326:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:343.96:514.212:06-0.112:09-0.15:306:03New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:173.97:354.312:38-0.212:38-0.25:286:04New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:003.98:174.21:12-0.21:11-0.35:276:05New Moon31Fri
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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