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 53m 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 - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:343.64:044.29:040.311:060.55:387:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:373.65:104.410:130.25:387:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:423.86:154.612:030.311:17 AM0.05:397:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:434.17:134.812:530.112:14-0.15:407:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:384.48:054.91:37-0.11:07-0.35:417:54New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:294.68:544.92:19-0.11:56-0.35:427:53New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:194.79:424.82:58-0.22:46-0.25:437:52New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:084.710:294.53:34-0.13:34-0.15:447:50Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:564.611:164.24:070.04:190.15:457:49Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:444.44:390.15:020.35:467:48Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:013.912:324.15:120.35:450.65:477:46Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:483.51:213.85:480.56:350.85:487:45First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:363.22:113.66:310.77:461.05:507:44First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:243.03:013.47:280.99:121.15:517:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:132.93:533.38:410.910:151.05:527:41First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:062.94:513.39:470.911:070.95:537:39Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:052.95:503.410:450.811:540.75:547:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:033.16:393.611:380.65:557:36Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:513.47:203.812:360.512:250.45:567:35Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:333.67:584.01:150.31:090.35:577:33Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:143.98:374.21:520.21:500.25:587:32Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:554.19:174.22:280.12:320.15:597:30Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:384.210:014.23:030.03:130.16:007:29Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:234.310:464.23:37-0.13:550.26:017:27Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:094.311:354.04:110.04:370.36:027:26Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:584.34:470.05:210.46:037:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:263.912:514.25:270.16:130.66:047:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:213.81:484.26:150.38:140.86:057:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:193.72:474.27:200.410:080.76:067:19Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:183.73:494.28:490.511:100.56:077:18Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:203.74:554.210:090.46:087:16Waning Crescent31Sun
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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