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 2h 02m 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:284.28:493.61:22-0.12:25-0.16:484:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:134.29:363.62:01-0.13:060.06:504:13Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:004.110:263.62:43-0.13:450.06:514:13Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:514.111:183.63:260.04:270.16:524:13Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:443.94:140.25:150.26:524:12First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:143.612:403.85:090.46:250.36:534:12First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:103.71:383.76:350.57:530.26:544:12First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:083.82:363.78:450.48:510.16:554:12First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:074.03:383.79:580.29:39-0.16:564:12Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:094.24:403.710:550.010:24-0.26:574:12Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:104.45:383.811:43-0.211:08-0.36:584:12Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:054.66:304.012:26-0.26:594:13Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:564.77:204.01:06-0.36:594:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:444.68:084.012:32-0.41:45-0.27:004:13Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:324.58:553.91:14-0.42:24-0.17:014:13Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:184.29:433.81:58-0.33:010.07:014:13Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:043.910:303.62:43-0.13:380.17:024:14Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:493.611:173.43:270.14:140.27:034:14Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:343.34:120.34:530.47:034:15Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:053.212:193.14:590.55:400.57:044:15Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:543.11:052.95:580.76:420.67:044:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:423.01:502.77:220.87:510.67:054:16Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:303.02:382.68:380.78:450.57:054:17Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:203.13:312.69:380.69:330.47:064:17Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:153.24:292.810:310.410:190.27:064:18Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:083.45:233.011:180.211:020.07:064:18Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:563.76:113.212:020.07:074:19Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:394.06:563.512:44-0.27:074:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:234.27:423.612:25-0.31:27-0.37:074:21New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:084.38:293.81:06-0.42:10-0.47:074:21New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:554.49:193.81:49-0.42:53-0.47:084:22Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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