Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 12:01 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:08 pm (4.7 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 - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:474.17:033.412:230.16:494:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:274.17:423.412:080.01:000.16:504:13New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:064.08:223.412:460.01:400.06:514:13New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:453.99:013.31:260.02:210.16:524:12New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:233.79:413.22:070.13:020.16:534:12Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:013.610:213.12:470.23:400.26:534:12Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:403.411:043.13:260.34:160.36:544:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:233.311:503.14:040.54:510.46:554:12Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:103.24:450.65:340.56:564:12First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:393.11:003.15:390.76:360.56:574:12First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:303.31:533.17:150.87:480.46:584:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:233.52:503.28:500.68:480.26:594:12Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:213.73:513.39:560.39:41-0.16:594:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:234.04:553.610:520.010:33-0.37:004:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:234.35:533.811:43-0.311:23-0.67:014:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:194.76:464.112:33-0.57:014:13Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:114.97:384.312:12-0.71:24-0.67:024:14Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:035.08:314.41:01-0.82:18-0.67:034:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:564.99:234.41:53-0.83:11-0.57:034:15Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:484.710:164.32:45-0.63:58-0.47:044:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:414.411:104.13:38-0.44:42-0.27:044:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:344.04:29-0.15:300.07:054:16Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:054.012:283.75:280.26:470.27:054:17Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:013.81:223.37:320.58:110.47:064:17Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:573.72:163.19:060.58:480.47:064:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:533.63:122.99:580.59:150.47:064:18Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:513.54:102.810:340.59:480.47:074:19Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:503.55:072.911:000.410:270.37:074:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:423.65:563.011:300.311:070.27:074:21Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:263.76:393.112:050.17:074:21New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:063.77:183.212:430.07:074:22New Moon31Wed
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 3:34 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 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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