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 5h 24m 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 - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:344.12:104.27:230.38:010.55:128:19First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:303.93:064.28:400.49:440.55:138:19First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:273.74:044.39:370.310:530.45:138:19Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:273.65:064.410:240.311:500.35:148:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:313.66:074.511:100.25:158:18Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:303.67:034.612:380.211:54 AM0.25:158:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:243.87:534.61:180.212:380.15:168:18Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:123.98:414.61:540.11:210.15:168:17Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:003.99:274.52:310.12:040.15:178:17Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:463.910:124.33:090.22:490.25:188:17Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:313.810:554.13:470.23:340.35:198:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:163.711:373.84:250.24:190.45:198:16Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:593.65:010.35:030.65:208:15Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:193.512:433.55:390.45:480.85:218:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:013.31:273.46:190.56:411.05:228:14Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:443.12:103.37:060.68:011.15:238:13Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:283.02:543.48:040.79:261.15:238:13Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:152.93:413.49:040.710:280.95:248:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:072.94:343.59:570.611:220.85:258:11Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:063.05:343.710:490.45:268:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:063.26:314.012:110.611:39 AM0.35:278:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:003.57:214.312:570.312:270.15:288:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:493.88:094.51:410.21:13-0.15:298:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:374.18:574.72:250.02:00-0.25:298:07New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:274.39:474.83:11-0.12:49-0.25:308:06New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:174.410:374.73:56-0.23:40-0.25:318:05Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:084.511:284.64:37-0.14:32-0.15:328:04Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:004.55:15-0.15:240.15:338:03Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:204.412:544.45:540.16:230.35:348:02First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:154.11:504.46:410.38:040.55:358:01First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:113.82:464.37:450.49:500.65:368:00First Quarter31Sat
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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