Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 6:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 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 - Aug 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:553.35:284.210:240.35:377:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:033.56:344.512:200.311:30 AM0.15:387:58Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:023.97:314.81:120.112:30-0.25:397:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:564.28:245.02:010.01:25-0.35:407:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:484.59:145.02:49-0.22:20-0.45:417:54New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:394.710:044.83:33-0.23:16-0.35:427:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:304.710:524.54:11-0.24:09-0.25:437:52Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:204.711:404.24:43-0.14:580.15:447:50Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:104.55:120.15:460.45:457:49Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:293.81:014.35:420.36:390.75:467:48First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:193.41:534.06:180.58:070.95:477:46First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:103.12:463.77:040.89:461.05:487:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:022.93:413.58:080.910:401.15:497:44First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:572.84:433.39:201.011:231.05:507:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:592.85:493.410:231.05:517:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:012.96:433.512:010.911:19 AM0.85:527:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:523.17:253.712:380.812:090.75:537:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:343.38:023.81:140.612:550.55:547:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:123.58:363.91:500.41:370.45:557:35Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:503.79:103.92:260.32:190.45:577:34Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:273.89:463.92:590.23:000.45:587:32Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:053.910:243.83:300.23:400.45:597:31Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:453.911:043.73:580.24:170.56:007:29Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:264.011:493.54:250.24:530.66:017:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:113.94:560.25:320.76:027:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:393.41:013.95:320.36:220.86:037:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:333.21:573.96:190.48:191.06:047:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:313.22:573.97:240.610:200.86:057:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:323.24:024.08:530.611:240.66:067:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:383.45:134.210:160.46:077:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:453.76:194.412:160.411:26 AM0.16:087:16Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:50 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 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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