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 1h 59m 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:553.510:083.93:060.12:540.05:397:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:353.410:453.73:460.13:340.15:387:40Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:163.311:243.54:260.34:150.35:367:41Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:573.15:030.44:540.45:357:42Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:043.312:423.05:400.65:350.65:347:43Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:483.21:293.06:230.76:230.85:337:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:363.12:183.17:300.87:350.95:327:45First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:273.13:093.38:570.79:080.85:307:46First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:213.24:033.59:520.610:170.65:297:47First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:193.35:013.810:380.311:160.35:287:48Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:233.56:004.211:230.15:277:49Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:233.76:554.612:090.012:07-0.15:267:50Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:184.07:464.912:59-0.312:51-0.35:257:51Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:104.28:365.11:48-0.51:35-0.45:247:52Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:014.39:285.12:40-0.52:22-0.55:237:53Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:544.410:215.13:34-0.53:12-0.45:227:54Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:474.311:144.94:28-0.44:04-0.25:217:55Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:404.25:19-0.24:550.05:207:56Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:094.612:354.16:140.05:500.35:197:57Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:054.21:324.07:350.27:060.65:187:58Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:023.92:293.98:590.49:480.65:187:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:573.73:253.89:490.410:500.65:178:00Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:533.44:223.810:210.411:390.65:168:01Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:513.35:213.910:450.45:158:02Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:493.36:163.912:130.611:15 AM0.45:158:03Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:403.37:034.012:330.511:50 AM0.35:148:03Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:263.47:454.012:570.412:280.25:138:04New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:083.58:254.01:300.31:070.25:138:05New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:483.59:034.02:070.21:470.25:128:06New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:283.59:413.92:470.22:290.25:128:07New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:083.410:183.83:290.33:110.25:118:08Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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