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 4h 14m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:392.93:163.48:130.89:421.05:377:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:272.94:063.49:190.810:410.95:387:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:222.95:043.510:160.711:340.75:397:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:233.06:033.711:100.55:407:56Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:223.36:544.012:210.512:000.35:417:55Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:133.67:404.31:050.312:460.25:427:53Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:003.98:264.51:470.11:310.05:437:52Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:474.29:124.72:29-0.12:17-0.15:447:51Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:354.410:004.73:11-0.23:05-0.15:457:50Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:254.510:504.63:51-0.23:55-0.15:467:48Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:154.511:404.54:30-0.24:440.05:477:47Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:074.55:08-0.15:350.25:487:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:334.21:014.45:490.16:390.55:497:44Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:294.01:574.36:380.39:070.65:507:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:263.82:554.27:450.410:250.65:517:42Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:243.63:564.29:050.511:260.55:527:40Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:253.65:004.110:120.55:537:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:293.66:044.212:180.411:08 AM0.45:547:37Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:283.87:004.31:000.411:57 AM0.35:557:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:204.07:474.31:310.312:410.25:567:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:074.18:314.31:520.31:220.25:577:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:524.29:134.22:150.22:040.15:587:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:354.29:534.12:450.22:460.15:597:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:174.110:333.93:190.23:300.26:007:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:584.011:113.73:530.24:130.36:017:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:383.811:503.44:270.34:540.56:027:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:193.75:010.45:360.76:037:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:303.21:013.55:350.66:230.96:047:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:143.11:463.46:140.77:321.16:057:20First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:013.02:333.47:040.99:041.16:067:19First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:512.93:253.48:220.910:121.06:077:17First Quarter31Mon
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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