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 11m 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 - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:553.85:223.211:570.010:53-0.26:524:58Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:574.06:173.512:42-0.16:515:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:494.27:073.71:23-0.26:505:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:374.27:553.912:34-0.51:58-0.26:495:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:224.18:413.91:20-0.52:26-0.36:485:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:064.09:273.92:05-0.42:52-0.36:475:05Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:473.710:113.82:48-0.33:19-0.26:455:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:283.410:543.63:30-0.13:48-0.16:445:07Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:083.111:373.44:100.14:180.06:435:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:502.84:520.34:500.26:425:10Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:213.112:332.55:410.55:290.46:415:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:053.01:202.46:530.76:210.56:395:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:532.82:092.38:210.87:370.66:385:14Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:462.73:042.39:310.78:520.66:375:15Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:512.84:092.410:300.69:570.46:355:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:593.05:112.611:190.410:530.26:345:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:503.36:012.912:020.26:335:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:333.66:463.312:42-0.16:315:20New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:143.87:303.612:25-0.21:19-0.36:305:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:554.08:143.81:09-0.41:55-0.46:285:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:394.19:004.01:54-0.42:29-0.56:275:23New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:244.09:464.12:39-0.43:02-0.56:255:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:123.810:344.13:24-0.43:35-0.56:245:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:023.611:254.04:10-0.24:11-0.36:225:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:563.35:000.04:52-0.16:215:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:203.912:533.16:210.35:440.16:195:29First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:203.71:533.08:530.47:000.36:185:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:233.62:552.910:050.38:370.36:165:32First Quarter28Mon
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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