Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 28m at 5:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:43 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:284.18:423.81:370.21:570.26:396:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:044.19:173.82:100.22:380.26:406:22New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:404.19:543.72:430.23:180.26:416:20New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:184.010:343.63:150.23:570.36:426:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:573.911:163.53:460.34:330.46:436:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:403.84:190.45:080.66:446:15Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:033.412:283.84:550.45:480.76:456:14Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:543.31:223.75:380.66:470.86:466:12First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:503.32:193.76:340.78:480.86:476:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:483.43:183.88:010.710:030.66:486:09First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:473.64:204.09:430.610:550.36:496:07Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:503.95:254.210:560.311:410.06:506:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:524.36:254.511:560.06:526:04Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:494.77:194.712:23-0.212:49-0.36:536:03Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:425.18:094.81:03-0.41:39-0.46:546:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:325.38:594.81:43-0.52:28-0.56:555:59Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:225.39:494.62:24-0.53:19-0.46:565:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:125.110:404.43:07-0.44:09-0.26:575:56Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:034.811:314.13:50-0.24:540.16:585:55Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:554.44:330.15:390.46:595:53Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:233.812:494.05:170.46:340.77:015:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:183.61:443.76:050.79:160.97:025:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:133.42:403.47:080.910:080.97:035:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:083.33:353.28:441.010:440.87:045:48Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:043.34:313.29:591.011:050.87:055:46Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:013.44:273.29:500.810:290.66:064:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:553.55:173.310:350.610:590.56:084:44Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:413.75:583.411:180.411:310.36:094:42Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:213.96:353.511:590.36:104:41New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:574.17:113.612:050.212:390.16:114:40New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:334.27:483.612:380.11:200.16:124:38New Moon31Fri
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 8:23 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 88% 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 Gibbous (88% 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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