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 1h 52m at 4:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:213.59:404.02:350.02:280.15:397:39Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:593.410:173.93:160.03:050.15:387:40Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:373.310:553.73:570.13:420.25:367:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:173.211:343.54:360.24:180.45:357:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:593.15:130.44:540.55:347:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:173.412:453.05:510.65:330.65:337:44Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:043.31:353.06:390.76:210.85:327:45Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:563.32:273.18:010.77:370.85:307:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:503.33:213.39:190.69:200.75:297:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:473.44:193.610:130.410:330.55:287:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:493.65:203.911:000.111:340.25:277:49Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:523.86:194.311:45-0.15:267:50Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:504.17:134.712:28-0.112:28-0.45:257:51Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:434.38:045.01:19-0.41:12-0.55:247:52New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:344.48:555.22:11-0.51:57-0.65:237:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:264.49:475.23:05-0.62:44-0.55:227:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:194.410:415.04:02-0.53:33-0.45:217:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:124.311:344.74:56-0.34:22-0.25:207:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:054.15:510.05:120.15:197:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:294.41:013.97:140.26:060.45:187:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:264.01:583.88:490.47:220.75:187:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:233.72:543.79:480.59:470.85:178:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:183.43:503.710:310.510:430.75:168:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:143.24:473.710:580.511:180.75:158:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:123.25:443.811:130.511:470.65:158:03Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:073.26:353.911:370.45:148:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:543.27:184.012:200.512:090.35:138:04Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:363.37:584.112:560.312:440.35:138:05Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:143.48:354.11:350.21:210.25:128:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:533.49:124.02:150.11:590.25:128:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:313.49:503.92:580.12:380.35:118:08Full Moon31Mon
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 7:46 am — 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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