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 4h 11m 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 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:073.63:444.29:020.510:570.55:377:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:073.44:464.210:020.511:520.55:387:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:093.45:504.210:530.55:397:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:113.56:474.312:360.411:40 AM0.45:407:56Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:053.77:374.31:080.412:240.45:417:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:533.88:224.31:340.41:050.35:427:53Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:373.99:044.32:030.31:470.35:437:52Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:213.99:454.22:370.22:290.35:447:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:033.910:254.03:140.23:130.35:457:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:443.811:043.83:510.23:570.45:467:48Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:233.711:423.64:260.24:390.55:477:47Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:023.65:000.35:190.75:487:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:213.312:433.55:340.56:020.95:497:44Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:033.21:253.46:110.66:581.15:507:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:493.02:103.46:560.78:361.15:517:41Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:383.02:593.58:000.89:571.05:527:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:303.03:543.59:110.710:560.95:537:38Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:303.14:573.710:150.611:480.65:547:37Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:333.36:014.011:130.35:557:35Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:333.76:574.412:340.312:070.15:567:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:254.17:484.71:170.112:57-0.25:577:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:154.48:374.92:00-0.11:47-0.35:587:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:054.79:275.02:43-0.32:38-0.45:597:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:554.810:174.93:26-0.33:31-0.46:007:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:464.911:084.74:07-0.34:24-0.36:017:26Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:384.84:45-0.25:160.06:027:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:004.412:324.75:230.06:130.36:037:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:554.01:284.56:060.38:010.66:047:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:513.82:264.36:590.59:470.66:057:20First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:483.53:254.18:250.710:520.66:067:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:473.44:273.99:590.811:440.66:077:17Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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