Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 11:17 pm (3.7 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:114.28:273.61:110.12:000.16:144:37New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:504.19:103.61:450.12:390.26:154:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:324.19:553.52:190.13:170.36:164:35Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:184.010:443.52:560.23:540.46:174:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:083.911:363.43:360.34:350.56:184:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:023.84:220.45:290.66:204:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:323.512:593.85:170.67:100.66:214:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:293.61:583.86:430.78:330.46:224:29First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:283.82:583.98:390.59:250.26:234:28Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:284.04:014.09:540.310:110.06:244:27Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:314.35:024.110:520.010:53-0.26:264:26Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:294.75:584.311:43-0.211:34-0.46:274:25Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:235.06:494.412:30-0.46:284:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:135.17:394.412:14-0.51:16-0.46:294:23Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:025.08:284.312:55-0.52:03-0.36:304:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:514.99:184.21:38-0.42:48-0.16:324:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:414.510:073.92:22-0.23:290.16:334:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:304.210:573.73:070.04:080.36:344:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:203.811:493.53:510.24:490.56:354:19Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:113.54:370.55:400.76:364:19Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:423.31:023.25:310.87:110.86:374:18Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:343.21:523.06:480.98:210.86:394:17Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:263.22:412.98:160.99:010.76:404:17Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:183.23:332.99:180.89:390.56:414:16Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:123.34:272.910:090.610:180.46:424:16Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:033.55:173.010:560.410:560.26:434:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:473.76:003.211:400.211:330.16:444:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:273.96:403.412:210.16:454:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:054.17:213.512:090.01:020.06:464:14New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:454.28:043.612:45-0.11:43-0.16:474:13New Moon30Sun
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 2:10 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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