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 5h 43m 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:323.78:483.41:36-0.22:19-0.26:524:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:093.69:283.52:16-0.22:52-0.26:514:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:493.610:103.52:53-0.13:22-0.26:505:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:323.510:543.53:290.03:51-0.26:495:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:193.311:423.54:060.14:26-0.16:485:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:103.24:490.25:08-0.16:475:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:353.51:053.25:480.46:040.06:465:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:313.52:033.17:480.47:220.16:455:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:313.63:053.29:280.38:43-0.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:373.84:113.410:330.09:52-0.36:425:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:454.05:153.711:27-0.210:54-0.56:415:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:464.36:124.012:13-0.46:405:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:414.57:044.312:57-0.66:395:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:314.67:544.512:39-0.81:37-0.66:375:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:204.68:444.51:29-0.92:16-0.66:365:15Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:084.49:334.52:18-0.82:51-0.66:355:17Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:554.110:214.23:04-0.63:24-0.46:335:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:423.811:103.93:46-0.33:57-0.26:325:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:293.44:280.04:320.06:305:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:003.612:183.15:120.35:110.26:295:22Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:513.31:082.86:100.56:020.56:275:23Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:433.11:592.67:390.77:140.66:265:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:372.92:532.58:560.78:300.66:255:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:372.83:522.69:520.69:340.56:235:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:402.94:522.710:390.410:280.36:225:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:323.15:423.011:220.211:170.16:205:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:143.36:243.212:010.16:195:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:513.57:033.512:010.012:38-0.16:175:31New Moon28Sat
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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