Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 5:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 12:28 pm (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 - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:413.88:574.11:49-0.21:47-0.25:256:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:223.610:373.93:28-0.13:24-0.26:237:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:033.411:163.64:070.04:030.06:227:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:443.211:563.44:450.24:410.16:207:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:273.05:240.45:200.36:187:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:373.11:122.86:060.66:030.56:177:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:233.02:012.87:050.86:590.76:157:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:122.92:512.88:520.98:250.86:137:14First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:042.93:432.910:000.79:460.76:127:15First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:003.04:413.110:490.510:480.46:107:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:023.15:403.511:310.311:430.26:097:17Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:023.46:343.912:100.16:077:18Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:543.77:224.312:32-0.112:47-0.26:057:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:434.08:094.61:18-0.41:24-0.46:047:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:314.28:574.82:04-0.52:03-0.56:027:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:214.29:464.92:53-0.62:45-0.56:017:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:114.210:374.83:43-0.63:29-0.45:597:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:034.111:304.64:33-0.44:15-0.35:587:25Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:574.05:23-0.25:03-0.15:567:26Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:264.412:533.86:220.15:540.25:557:27Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:244.11:513.78:160.37:070.55:537:28Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:233.92:493.79:370.39:580.55:527:29Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:223.73:483.710:310.311:050.45:507:30Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:233.54:483.711:130.311:550.35:497:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:243.55:483.911:390.35:477:32Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:203.56:424.012:310.312:010.25:467:33Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:093.67:284.212:540.212:280.15:447:34Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:523.68:104.21:190.11:010.05:437:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:343.78:504.21:500.11:360.05:427:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:143.69:294.12:260.02:140.05:407:37New Moon30Sun
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 3:00 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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