Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 12:01 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 6:39 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jun 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:313.42:033.57:000.67:120.95:108:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:233.42:553.68:100.58:560.85:108:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:183.43:503.99:150.310:150.65:108:11Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:183.54:504.110:100.111:180.35:098:11Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:223.75:524.511:03-0.15:098:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:243.96:504.812:150.011:55 AM-0.35:098:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:214.27:455.11:07-0.212:45-0.45:088:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:144.48:385.22:00-0.41:34-0.55:088:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:074.59:305.22:55-0.42:25-0.55:088:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:004.510:235.03:51-0.43:19-0.45:088:15Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:524.511:164.84:43-0.34:12-0.25:088:15Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:454.45:29-0.15:040.15:088:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:084.412:394.26:140.15:560.45:088:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:014.01:344.17:110.47:030.75:088:17First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:553.72:284.08:310.59:100.85:088:17First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:473.43:213.89:120.610:120.85:088:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:393.24:163.89:410.610:500.85:088:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:343.05:133.710:150.611:240.75:088:18Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:313.06:083.810:540.65:088:18Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:253.16:553.812:000.611:36 AM0.55:088:19Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:113.27:373.912:380.512:180.45:098:19Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:523.38:164.01:180.41:000.35:098:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:323.48:544.02:000.31:410.35:098:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:113.59:324.02:420.22:230.35:108:19Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:513.510:103.93:240.23:040.35:108:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:323.510:503.84:030.23:440.45:108:19Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:143.511:323.84:360.34:230.55:118:19Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:583.65:070.35:020.65:118:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:173.712:463.65:400.35:460.75:128:19Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:063.61:363.86:200.36:430.85:128:19Third Quarter30Mon
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 9:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (5% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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