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 6h 40m 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:233.911:474.24:47-0.14:26-0.15:256:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:183.66:010.25:140.25:236:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:453.81:153.48:180.46:190.55:216:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:433.52:123.39:220.58:090.75:206:10First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:433.34:113.211:130.510:310.66:187:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:463.15:123.311:530.511:140.56:167:12Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:473.26:093.412:130.46:157:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:393.36:573.612:270.36:137:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:213.47:393.812:280.212:520.26:117:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:593.58:173.91:060.11:220.16:107:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:343.58:533.91:460.01:550.06:087:17Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:103.59:293.92:26-0.12:290.06:077:18Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:463.410:053.83:07-0.13:030.06:057:19Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:233.310:423.73:470.03:360.16:037:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:033.211:223.64:240.14:090.26:027:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:453.14:590.24:420.36:007:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:063.512:333.15:340.45:200.45:597:24Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:553.41:243.16:170.56:070.55:577:25Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:493.42:193.27:310.67:140.65:567:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:463.43:163.39:150.58:570.65:547:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:463.64:173.610:180.310:220.35:537:28Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:503.75:203.911:090.011:280.05:517:29Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:544.06:214.311:55-0.25:507:30Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:524.37:154.712:25-0.312:38-0.45:487:31Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:454.58:075.01:17-0.51:20-0.65:477:32New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:364.58:575.22:09-0.72:03-0.65:457:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:274.59:485.13:02-0.72:47-0.65:447:35New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:184.410:404.93:55-0.53:33-0.45:437:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:104.211:324.64:45-0.34:18-0.25:417:37Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:023.95:320.05:030.15:407:38Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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