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 5h 34m 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:584.410:214.53:14-0.73:30-0.76:165:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:494.111:134.34:04-0.54:09-0.56:145:33Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:433.84:57-0.24:51-0.26:135:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:094.112:393.56:260.25:410.16:115:36First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:073.81:363.38:410.36:540.36:105:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:063.62:353.19:470.38:300.46:085:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:093.43:363.110:430.39:400.46:065:39Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:153.34:393.211:280.310:280.36:055:40Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:173.45:353.411:580.211:080.26:035:41Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:063.56:223.612:120.26:025:42Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:493.67:053.712:300.16:005:44Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:273.67:453.812:24-0.112:570.05:585:45Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:043.68:233.81:04-0.21:29-0.15:575:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:403.59:003.71:45-0.22:03-0.15:555:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:163.49:373.62:26-0.22:37-0.15:535:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:513.310:133.53:06-0.13:090.05:525:49Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:293.110:523.43:440.03:390.15:505:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:103.011:343.24:200.24:110.25:485:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:562.94:570.44:470.35:465:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:213.212:462.85:470.65:340.55:455:54Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:143.11:412.97:250.76:490.55:435:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:113.22:393.08:530.58:250.45:415:56Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:133.33:423.29:530.39:400.25:405:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:203.64:473.610:440.010:43-0.15:385:58Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:224.05:454.011:29-0.311:38-0.45:365:59Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:164.36:374.412:12-0.55:356:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:074.67:284.812:29-0.712:53-0.75:336:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:574.78:184.91:20-0.81:36-0.85:316:02New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:474.69:095.02:13-0.82:18-0.75:306:03Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:384.410:004.83:06-0.73:01-0.65:286:04Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:304.210:524.53:56-0.53:43-0.45:266:05Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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