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 : 4:12 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 11:00 am (3.4 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:453.04:223.59:390.811:070.76:087:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:463.25:253.710:430.611:550.56:097:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:493.56:234.111:380.46:107:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:453.97:144.412:380.212:290.16:117:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:354.38:024.71:180.01:17-0.16:127:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:244.68:504.81:58-0.22:04-0.36:137:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:134.89:394.92:39-0.42:54-0.36:147:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:024.910:304.73:20-0.43:46-0.36:157:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:534.911:214.54:01-0.34:37-0.16:167:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:464.84:42-0.25:300.16:177:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:144.312:404.65:240.06:370.56:186:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:104.01:384.46:120.39:070.66:196:57Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:083.82:374.17:150.610:190.66:206:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:063.63:384.08:540.711:160.66:216:53Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:063.64:423.910:190.76:226:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:093.65:463.912:050.511:13 AM0.66:236:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:083.86:413.912:420.511:54 AM0.56:246:48Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:004.07:264.01:030.512:300.46:256:47Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:454.28:074.01:160.41:070.36:266:45New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:274.28:464.01:380.31:450.26:276:43New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:074.39:233.92:080.22:250.26:286:41New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:464.210:003.82:410.23:070.26:296:40New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:244.110:383.63:160.23:490.36:306:38Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:013.911:153.43:510.34:290.46:316:36Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:393.711:563.24:240.45:080.66:326:34Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:203.64:570.55:470.86:336:33Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:403.11:063.45:330.76:371.06:346:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:293.01:573.46:160.88:121.16:356:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:213.02:513.47:210.99:401.06:366:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:173.23:483.59:010.910:360.76:376:26First Quarter30Wed
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 1:36 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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