Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 10:38 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:483.44:062.710:160.59:430.47:084:23Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:463.45:032.810:490.410:220.37:084:23Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:373.55:512.911:250.311:020.27:084:24Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:203.66:333.012:020.27:084:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:003.77:123.112:420.07:084:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:373.77:503.212:240.01:230.07:084:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:143.78:293.21:04-0.12:040.07:084:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:523.79:093.21:44-0.12:440.07:084:29New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:303.69:503.22:230.03:200.07:074:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:113.510:333.23:010.03:510.17:074:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:543.411:193.23:390.14:220.17:074:32Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:413.34:190.24:580.17:074:33Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:093.212:323.25:070.45:440.17:064:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:013.31:273.26:170.56:500.17:064:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:563.52:253.18:160.48:030.07:064:36First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:553.73:273.29:390.29:08-0.17:054:38Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:593.94:333.310:430.010:07-0.37:054:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:044.25:353.611:38-0.311:03-0.57:044:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:034.56:303.912:29-0.57:044:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:584.77:224.11:20-0.67:034:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:494.88:134.212:47-0.82:10-0.67:024:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:404.79:044.21:38-0.82:56-0.67:024:45Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:304.59:554.22:30-0.73:35-0.57:014:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:194.210:454.03:19-0.54:08-0.37:004:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:083.811:373.84:05-0.24:39-0.17:004:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:573.44:510.15:140.16:594:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:293.612:473.15:450.45:580.36:584:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:213.41:372.87:050.66:560.46:574:52Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:133.22:282.68:330.78:010.56:564:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:083.03:232.59:300.68:580.56:554:55Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:083.04:242.510:180.59:500.46:544:56Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:35 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 94% 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 (94% 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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