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 32m at 5:31 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:284.29:495.03:10-0.52:42-0.55:377:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:194.010:404.84:04-0.43:27-0.35:367:41Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:113.811:334.44:53-0.14:14-0.15:357:42Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:033.65:420.25:000.25:347:43Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:284.012:583.56:550.55:500.55:337:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:253.61:553.38:550.76:530.85:317:45First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:233.32:513.39:520.78:540.95:307:46First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:193.13:473.210:330.710:150.95:297:47First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:143.04:443.310:590.710:570.85:287:48Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:112.95:403.511:170.611:360.65:277:49Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:033.06:283.711:410.55:267:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:473.17:093.812:150.512:110.35:257:51Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:263.17:464.012:540.312:430.25:247:52Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:023.28:214.01:330.21:170.25:237:53Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:393.28:574.02:140.11:520.25:227:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:173.29:354.02:550.12:270.25:217:55Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:583.210:163.93:360.23:030.35:207:56Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:413.210:593.84:150.33:410.35:197:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:273.211:473.74:520.44:210.45:187:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:163.25:300.55:040.55:177:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:383.71:103.26:170.65:540.65:178:00Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:343.62:053.37:320.67:040.75:168:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:303.63:013.68:560.58:570.75:158:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:273.63:593.89:480.310:220.45:158:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:283.74:594.210:330.111:270.25:148:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:313.76:004.511:17-0.15:138:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:323.86:564.812:24-0.112:01-0.25:138:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:263.97:485.01:16-0.212:45-0.35:128:06New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:184.08:405.02:07-0.31:29-0.35:128:07New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:094.09:314.93:00-0.22:16-0.25:118:08New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:004.010:234.63:53-0.13:05-0.15:118:09Waxing 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 8:59 am — 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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