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 (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 53m at 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 - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:443.77:573.312:29-0.11:230.07:084:23New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:213.78:363.31:10-0.12:04-0.17:084:24New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:583.69:153.21:50-0.12:430.07:084:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:353.69:553.22:300.03:190.07:084:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:143.410:363.23:080.13:500.07:084:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:563.311:213.23:440.24:210.17:084:28Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:423.24:230.34:560.17:074:29First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:103.212:333.15:090.45:420.27:074:30First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:013.31:273.16:190.56:470.17:074:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:563.52:253.18:160.58:030.07:074:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:543.63:273.29:360.39:09-0.17:064:33Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:583.94:323.410:390.010:09-0.47:064:34Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:044.25:343.711:34-0.311:06-0.67:064:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:034.56:304.012:24-0.57:054:36Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:564.77:224.31:14-0.67:054:37Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:484.98:134.412:49-0.92:03-0.77:054:38Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:394.89:054.41:41-0.92:50-0.77:044:39Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:304.69:564.42:33-0.83:30-0.67:044:41Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:204.310:474.23:23-0.64:06-0.47:034:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:093.911:393.94:10-0.34:40-0.27:024:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:003.54:580.15:170.17:024:44Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:333.712:523.25:550.46:030.37:014:45Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:263.51:442.97:340.67:080.47:004:47Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:213.22:372.79:000.68:140.57:004:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:173.13:342.69:480.69:090.56:594:49Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:193.14:342.610:280.510:000.46:584:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:163.25:282.811:070.310:480.26:574:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:033.36:133.011:460.211:320.16:564:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:433.56:533.112:250.06:554:54New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:203.67:313.312:15-0.11:04-0.16:544:55New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:553.68:093.412:56-0.21:43-0.26:534:57New 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 10:24 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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