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 19m 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 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:273.012:553.55:280.66:271.06:097:14First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:112.91:403.46:040.87:391.16:107:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:002.82:303.36:510.99:191.26:117:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:512.83:253.38:091.010:281.06:127:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:482.84:273.49:370.911:230.86:137:07Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:523.05:343.710:460.76:147:05Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:563.36:314.012:090.611:44 AM0.46:157:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:513.77:204.412:500.312:350.26:167:02Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:404.18:064.61:280.01:23-0.16:177:00Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:284.58:534.72:05-0.22:11-0.26:186:59Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:154.89:414.72:43-0.33:02-0.36:196:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:044.910:314.53:20-0.43:54-0.26:206:55Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:544.911:224.23:58-0.34:450.06:216:53Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:454.84:37-0.15:370.26:226:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:153.912:404.55:170.16:520.66:236:50Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:113.61:394.26:030.49:180.76:246:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:103.42:404.07:040.710:290.76:256:47Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:103.33:453.88:490.911:270.76:266:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:113.34:533.710:320.86:276:43Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:163.45:573.712:150.611:30 AM0.76:286:41Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:153.66:493.812:520.612:090.66:296:40Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:053.97:323.91:140.512:420.46:306:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:494.18:113.91:260.41:170.36:316:36New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:294.28:473.91:450.31:540.36:326:35New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:084.29:233.82:110.22:330.26:336:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:454.29:593.62:410.23:140.26:346:31New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:214.110:353.43:130.23:540.36:356:29Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:573.911:133.23:460.34:330.56:366:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:343.711:533.04:180.45:100.76:376:26Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:153.54:500.65:490.96:386:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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