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 2h 02m 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:443.52:163.57:430.77:280.95:108:09First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:343.23:073.48:530.78:551.05:108:09First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:233.03:593.49:340.79:590.95:108:10First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:142.94:523.510:120.710:510.85:098:11Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:082.95:453.610:520.611:380.65:098:11Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:023.06:333.711:320.45:098:12Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:483.17:143.912:230.412:120.35:088:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:293.37:534.01:060.312:510.25:088:13Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:103.48:324.11:490.21:290.25:088:14Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:513.59:124.22:310.12:070.25:088:14Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:343.69:554.23:140.12:460.25:088:15Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:193.610:404.23:550.13:270.25:088:15Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:063.711:274.14:330.24:090.35:088:16Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:553.75:100.24:540.35:088:16Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:174.012:473.75:500.35:430.55:088:17Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:104.01:413.86:400.36:460.65:088:17Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:063.92:364.07:490.38:340.65:088:17Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:023.83:334.19:000.310:090.55:088:18Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:013.84:334.39:560.211:160.35:088:18Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:043.85:364.510:470.05:088:18Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:073.96:364.712:130.111:37 AM-0.15:088:19Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:044.07:304.91:030.012:24-0.25:098:19New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:574.28:214.91:50-0.11:11-0.25:098:19New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:474.29:114.82:37-0.11:57-0.25:098:19New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:374.210:004.63:22-0.12:44-0.15:098:19New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:264.210:484.44:020.03:320.05:108:19Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:154.011:354.14:370.24:180.25:108:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:033.95:110.35:030.45:118:19Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:213.812:523.75:470.45:500.75:118:19Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:073.51:413.66:270.66:450.95:128:19First Quarter30Tue
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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