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 6h 56m 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:533.71:264.25:460.36:590.76:087:16First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:503.62:244.26:410.59:140.76:097:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:493.63:254.28:040.610:300.66:107:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:503.64:294.29:420.511:260.46:117:11Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:553.85:354.310:570.36:127:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:584.16:354.512:130.211:57 AM0.16:137:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:554.47:274.712:510.112:470.06:147:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:464.68:154.71:24-0.11:32-0.16:157:04Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:344.89:014.61:56-0.12:15-0.16:167:02Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:214.89:464.42:30-0.22:580.06:177:01Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:074.710:314.23:05-0.13:390.16:186:59Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:524.411:163.93:410.04:190.36:196:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:374.14:180.14:590.56:206:56Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:013.612:223.84:560.35:400.86:216:54Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:483.31:093.55:360.66:291.06:226:52Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:363.11:583.36:230.87:561.26:236:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:263.02:483.27:261.09:371.16:246:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:173.03:403.18:481.010:331.06:256:47Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:113.04:363.29:590.911:170.86:266:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:093.25:343.310:570.711:570.66:276:44Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:033.46:243.611:480.56:286:42Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:503.87:073.812:330.412:340.36:296:40Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:334.17:484.01:060.21:170.16:306:38New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:144.48:304.21:390.01:590.06:316:37New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:574.69:154.22:12-0.12:42-0.16:326:35New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:424.710:024.22:46-0.13:26-0.16:336:33Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:294.710:514.13:23-0.14:110.06:346:32Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:194.611:434.04:020.04:560.26:356:30Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:124.54:440.15:460.46:366:28Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:383.81:094.35:310.37:010.66:376:26First Quarter30Sat
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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