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 1h 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:003.83:303.19:540.29:12-0.17:084:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:064.04:363.211:000.010:06-0.27:084:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:064.25:363.411:54-0.211:00-0.37:084:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:064.46:303.612:42-0.37:084:26Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:004.57:243.81:30-0.37:084:27Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:544.58:123.912:42-0.52:18-0.37:074:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:424.49:063.91:30-0.53:00-0.27:074:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:304.29:543.82:24-0.43:36-0.17:074:30Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:183.910:423.73:06-0.34:060.07:074:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:003.511:303.53:540.04:360.17:074:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:483.24:360.25:060.27:064:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:183.312:302.95:300.55:480.37:064:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:063.21:182.66:360.76:360.57:064:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:543.12:062.48:000.77:360.57:054:37Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:423.02:542.39:060.78:360.57:054:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:363.03:542.310:000.69:300.47:044:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:423.04:542.410:540.410:240.37:044:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:363.25:482.611:360.311:120.27:034:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:183.46:302.912:240.27:034:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:003.67:123.11:060.07:024:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:363.77:543.312:36-0.11:48-0.17:014:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:183.98:363.41:18-0.22:24-0.27:014:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:003.99:243.52:00-0.23:00-0.27:004:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:483.910:063.62:42-0.23:30-0.36:594:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:303.710:543.63:30-0.24:06-0.36:584:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:183.611:483.74:120.04:36-0.26:584:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:123.35:060.25:18-0.16:574:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:423.71:123.16:240.36:120.06:564:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:363.72:123.08:420.37:300.16:554:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:363.73:122.910:000.28:420.16:544:56Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:483.74:183.011:060.19:540.06:534:57Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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