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 : in 52m at 4:12 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:254.212:563.76:250.35:500.45:397:39First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:203.81:513.58:380.56:480.75:377:40First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:163.52:463.49:420.68:200.95:367:41First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:113.23:413.310:260.79:500.95:357:42First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:073.14:383.410:520.610:400.85:347:43Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:053.05:353.511:110.611:230.65:327:44Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:003.16:253.611:390.55:317:45Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:463.27:083.812:050.412:120.35:307:46Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:263.37:473.912:460.312:470.25:297:47Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:033.48:234.01:260.11:220.15:287:48Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:393.48:594.12:080.11:570.15:277:49Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:173.49:374.02:490.02:330.15:267:50Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:583.410:174.03:300.13:080.25:257:51Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:403.410:593.94:090.23:440.25:247:52Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:253.411:453.84:440.24:220.35:237:53Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:133.45:200.35:030.45:227:54Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:353.71:063.46:030.45:510.55:217:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:293.72:003.57:030.56:560.65:207:56Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:253.72:563.78:330.48:390.65:197:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:233.73:543.99:390.310:100.45:187:58Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:243.84:554.210:310.111:180.15:177:59Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:283.95:574.511:19-0.15:178:00Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:294.16:544.812:15-0.112:05-0.35:168:01Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:244.37:475.11:08-0.312:50-0.45:158:02New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:164.48:385.11:58-0.41:34-0.45:148:03New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:074.49:295.12:50-0.42:20-0.45:148:04New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:584.310:204.83:41-0.33:07-0.35:138:05Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:484.211:114.54:28-0.13:54-0.15:138:05Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:394.05:090.14:410.25:128:06Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:014.112:313.85:480.35:280.55:118:07Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:523.81:243.66:340.56:190.75:118:08First Quarter31Sun
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 7:44 pm — 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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