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 2h 40m 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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:513.911:154.34:410.13:550.15:108:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:423.75:230.34:430.35:108:10Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:064.012:343.66:060.55:320.65:098:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:583.61:273.57:030.76:270.85:098:11First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:493.32:203.48:250.87:451.05:098:12First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:383.13:113.49:060.89:151.05:098:13First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:252.94:023.49:370.710:130.95:088:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:142.84:543.510:110.711:010.85:088:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:082.85:453.610:480.611:470.65:088:14Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:012.86:323.711:270.55:088:15Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:482.97:133.912:310.512:060.45:088:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:303.17:524.01:130.312:460.35:088:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:113.28:324.11:550.31:250.35:088:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:523.39:134.12:380.22:040.35:088:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:363.49:574.13:230.22:450.35:088:17Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:223.410:434.14:060.33:280.35:088:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:093.511:314.04:450.34:120.35:088:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:593.55:230.34:580.45:088:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:214.012:513.66:040.45:500.55:088:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:143.91:453.86:540.46:590.75:088:19Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:093.82:403.97:580.48:540.75:098:19Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:053.63:354.18:580.310:200.55:098:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:033.54:354.39:500.211:260.35:098:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:073.55:384.510:400.15:108:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:103.66:384.712:220.211:30 AM0.05:108:19Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:073.77:334.81:130.112:200.05:108:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:593.88:254.82:020.01:08-0.15:118:19New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:503.99:154.62:520.11:57-0.15:118:19New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:404.010:054.53:400.12:460.05:128:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:293.910:534.24:190.23:360.25:128:19Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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