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 4h 15m 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:033.611:103.74:240.34:140.45:128:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:453.611:533.74:520.44:530.55:128:19Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:313.65:200.45:350.65:138:19Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:403.61:193.75:540.46:250.75:138:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:313.52:103.86:400.47:420.85:148:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:263.53:044.07:430.49:190.75:158:18First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:233.54:014.28:580.310:310.55:158:18Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:253.55:054.410:040.211:340.25:168:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:313.76:094.611:060.05:178:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:343.97:084.912:300.012:04-0.25:178:17Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:314.28:025.11:22-0.212:58-0.35:188:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:244.58:545.22:12-0.31:51-0.45:198:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:164.69:455.13:02-0.42:45-0.35:208:15Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:084.610:364.93:50-0.33:40-0.25:208:15Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:594.611:264.64:31-0.24:310.05:218:14Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:504.45:06-0.15:190.35:228:13Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:154.212:424.25:410.16:080.65:238:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:053.81:344.06:190.37:150.95:248:12Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:563.52:253.87:050.59:311.05:248:11Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:473.23:173.68:020.710:221.05:258:11Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:383.04:103.59:020.711:011.05:268:10Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:333.05:093.49:560.711:370.95:278:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:333.06:073.510:480.65:288:08Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:273.16:553.612:140.711:37 AM0.55:298:07Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:133.37:353.812:520.612:240.45:308:07New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:543.58:123.91:310.41:090.35:318:06New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:333.68:484.02:100.31:520.25:328:05New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:133.79:254.02:480.32:340.25:338:04New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:533.810:044.03:230.23:160.25:348:03Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:353.910:463.93:540.23:570.35:358:02Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:183.911:303.84:220.24:360.45:358:01Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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