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 : 3:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 10:19 am (3.3 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:404.710:055.03:32-0.33:08-0.45:377:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:314.710:554.74:16-0.24:02-0.25:387:58Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:234.611:454.44:53-0.14:520.05:397:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:144.55:260.15:410.35:407:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:354.01:074.35:590.36:360.65:417:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:263.62:004.06:390.58:050.95:427:53First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:173.32:533.87:300.79:421.05:437:52First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:093.13:463.68:340.810:321.05:447:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:033.04:443.59:330.911:110.95:457:49Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:022.95:453.510:260.811:490.85:467:48Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:013.06:383.611:170.75:477:46Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:513.27:223.812:280.612:050.65:487:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:333.48:003.91:060.512:500.55:497:44Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:123.58:364.01:450.41:320.45:507:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:503.79:124.02:240.32:140.35:517:41Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:293.79:494.03:020.22:550.35:527:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:093.810:283.93:360.23:350.35:537:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:503.811:103.84:070.24:130.45:547:36Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:323.911:543.74:360.24:510.55:557:35Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:183.95:070.25:310.65:567:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:443.61:083.95:440.36:220.85:577:32Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:373.52:024.06:320.47:540.95:587:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:343.43:004.07:370.59:590.75:597:29Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:333.54:024.18:590.511:080.56:007:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:373.65:094.310:130.36:017:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:433.86:154.512:040.311:19 AM0.16:027:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:434.17:134.812:520.112:18-0.16:037:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:374.58:054.91:35-0.11:11-0.36:047:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:284.78:545.02:17-0.22:02-0.46:057:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:184.99:434.82:56-0.22:53-0.36:067:18New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:084.910:304.63:32-0.23:42-0.26:077:16Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:55 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 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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