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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 21m at 1:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:36 am (4.0 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 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:114.311:334.74:52-0.24:26-0.25:118:09Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:054.35:43-0.15:180.15:108:10Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:284.51:014.26:460.16:180.35:108:10First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:244.21:584.18:240.37:570.55:098:11First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:213.92:544.19:280.39:520.65:098:12First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:173.73:514.110:130.410:540.55:098:12First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:143.54:504.110:430.411:420.55:098:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:143.45:494.111:070.45:088:14Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:113.46:424.212:160.411:37 AM0.45:088:14Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:023.47:294.212:430.412:120.35:088:15Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:473.58:134.21:130.312:500.35:088:15Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:303.68:544.21:480.21:300.25:088:16Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:123.69:344.12:270.22:110.25:088:16Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:533.510:143.93:090.22:540.35:088:17Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:343.510:533.83:510.23:370.45:088:17Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:143.411:313.64:310.34:190.55:088:17Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:553.35:080.44:590.65:088:18Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:113.412:383.35:440.55:400.85:088:18Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:543.31:233.36:220.66:290.95:088:18Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:403.22:103.47:110.67:461.05:088:19Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:293.22:593.68:150.69:220.95:098:19Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:223.23:523.89:150.410:290.75:098:19Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:203.34:514.010:100.311:260.45:098:19Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:243.55:534.311:030.15:098:19Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:263.76:514.612:200.211:55 AM-0.15:108:19Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:224.07:454.91:10-0.112:46-0.35:108:19New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:144.38:375.12:01-0.31:36-0.45:118:19New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:074.59:305.12:54-0.42:28-0.55:118:19New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:004.610:235.13:49-0.43:23-0.45:118:19Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:534.611:154.84:39-0.34:18-0.25:128:19Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 4:38 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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