Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 6:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:16 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:133.31:292.67:040.76:260.56:524:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:053.12:202.48:360.77:350.66:514:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:012.93:172.39:370.78:440.66:505:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:062.84:212.310:270.69:460.56:495:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:102.95:202.511:120.510:410.46:485:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:003.16:072.711:530.311:300.26:475:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:403.36:472.912:330.26:465:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:163.57:253.112:140.01:110.06:455:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:513.68:033.312:56-0.11:47-0.16:435:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:263.68:433.41:36-0.12:20-0.26:425:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:043.69:233.52:16-0.22:50-0.26:415:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:443.510:043.62:55-0.13:17-0.36:405:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:273.410:483.63:320.03:45-0.36:385:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:143.211:363.64:110.14:18-0.26:375:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:063.04:550.24:58-0.16:365:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:293.61:032.95:570.45:520.16:345:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:273.52:022.98:280.57:090.26:335:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:303.53:062.99:540.38:370.16:325:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:403.64:143.110:560.19:54-0.16:305:21Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:523.85:183.411:47-0.111:00-0.36:295:22Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:534.16:143.812:30-0.26:275:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:464.37:054.11:09-0.46:265:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:334.47:534.312:45-0.71:43-0.56:245:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:194.38:414.41:34-0.72:13-0.56:235:27Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:044.19:274.32:20-0.62:42-0.56:215:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:483.810:134.23:04-0.43:11-0.46:205:29Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:323.410:583.93:44-0.23:41-0.26:185:30Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:163.111:443.54:220.14:130.06:175:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 9:40 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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