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 1h 28m 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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:194.67:434.41:060.01:12-0.26:396:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:064.98:294.41:33-0.11:56-0.26:406:22New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:525.09:144.22:02-0.22:39-0.26:416:20New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:384.99:584.02:33-0.13:210.06:426:18Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:234.710:433.73:070.04:010.26:436:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:094.311:283.53:440.14:400.46:446:15Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:553.94:210.45:190.66:456:13Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:153.212:443.65:010.66:030.96:466:12First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:053.01:373.35:430.97:101.26:476:10First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:572.82:323.16:371.19:131.26:496:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:502.83:273.08:101.210:131.16:506:07First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:442.84:243.19:461.110:550.96:516:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:423.05:203.210:490.911:320.76:526:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:383.26:083.311:390.76:536:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:263.66:493.512:050.412:240.56:546:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:073.97:283.712:370.21:050.36:555:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:464.28:073.81:080.01:450.26:565:58Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:254.48:493.81:40-0.12:250.16:575:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:064.59:343.82:13-0.13:070.16:595:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:514.510:223.72:48-0.13:490.17:005:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:404.411:133.63:280.04:330.37:015:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:324.34:110.15:200.57:025:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:073.512:294.14:570.36:250.77:035:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:043.41:304.05:510.59:070.77:045:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:043.42:323.97:040.610:090.67:055:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:053.53:343.89:140.610:570.47:075:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:053.74:363.810:380.411:350.37:085:43Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:074.05:373.911:360.27:095:42Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:064.36:323.912:040.212:230.17:105:41Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:584.67:203.912:270.01:030.07:115:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:454.88:053.912:520.01:400.07:135:38New Moon31Tue
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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