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 3h 08m 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:533.22:293.57:190.78:001.05:128:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:383.03:153.48:210.79:171.05:138:19First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:232.94:033.49:170.710:170.95:138:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:132.84:563.510:060.711:100.75:148:19Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:092.95:513.610:530.611:590.65:148:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:063.06:403.811:390.45:158:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:553.27:244.012:450.412:240.35:158:18Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:413.58:064.21:280.31:060.25:168:17Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:253.78:494.42:110.11:480.15:178:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:113.89:344.42:550.02:300.15:188:17Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:584.010:214.53:370.03:150.15:188:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:464.011:094.44:170.04:010.15:198:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:364.111:594.34:540.04:480.25:208:15Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:274.15:320.15:380.45:218:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:524.11:214.26:160.26:420.55:218:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:474.02:174.27:110.38:460.65:228:13Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:433.83:134.38:200.310:180.55:238:13Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:423.74:134.39:260.311:230.45:248:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:443.65:174.410:230.25:258:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:473.76:204.512:180.311:17 AM0.25:268:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:463.97:154.61:040.212:060.15:268:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:384.08:054.61:440.112:530.05:278:09New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:274.28:524.62:190.11:380.05:288:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:154.29:384.42:520.12:230.05:298:07New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:024.210:224.23:250.13:090.15:308:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:474.111:054.03:590.23:540.25:318:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:323.911:463.74:320.24:380.45:328:04Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:163.85:060.35:220.65:338:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:283.51:013.65:410.56:090.85:348:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:103.21:453.56:210.67:081.05:358:01First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:543.02:303.47:090.78:291.05:368:00First Quarter31Fri
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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