Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 7:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 2:06 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:474.19:125.12:28-0.52:04-0.45:377:40Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:384.010:044.93:19-0.42:48-0.35:367:41Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:283.910:554.54:08-0.23:34-0.15:357:42Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:193.711:474.14:520.04:210.15:347:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:103.55:350.35:070.45:337:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:413.81:043.36:240.65:570.75:317:45Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:363.41:583.27:500.87:030.95:307:46Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:293.22:523.29:080.89:191.05:297:47Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:213.03:453.29:440.710:191.05:287:48Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:132.94:393.310:150.611:020.85:277:49Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:072.95:333.410:490.511:430.75:267:50Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:592.96:203.611:250.45:257:51Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:443.07:013.812:230.512:020.35:247:52Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:253.17:383.91:030.312:390.25:237:53New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:033.28:154.01:420.21:160.15:227:54New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:423.38:534.02:230.21:530.15:217:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:233.39:344.03:040.22:320.15:207:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:073.410:194.03:460.33:120.25:197:57Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:533.411:063.94:240.33:540.25:187:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:413.411:553.95:010.44:370.35:177:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:333.45:410.55:250.45:178:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:483.81:273.56:310.56:230.55:168:01First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:443.72:233.77:530.57:500.65:158:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:413.73:193.99:050.49:310.55:158:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:393.64:174.19:530.310:440.35:148:04Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:403.55:184.410:380.111:450.15:138:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:443.66:184.711:230.05:138:05Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:443.77:134.912:38-0.112:08-0.15:128:06Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:373.88:054.91:27-0.212:53-0.15:128:07Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:283.98:554.92:15-0.21:38-0.15:118:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:183.99:464.73:04-0.12:250.05:118:09Full Moon31Sat
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 4:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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