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 2h 50m 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 - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:493.45:313.910:570.76:087:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:513.56:293.912:250.611:38 AM0.76:097:13Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:453.67:184.012:490.612:160.56:107:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:323.88:004.11:070.512:530.46:117:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:143.98:394.11:330.31:320.36:127:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:544.09:174.02:050.22:120.36:137:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:324.09:543.92:390.22:530.36:147:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:104.010:303.73:150.23:350.36:157:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:463.911:073.53:500.24:150.46:167:02Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:233.711:463.44:230.34:530.66:177:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:023.64:550.45:290.86:186:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:293.212:453.55:280.56:091.06:196:57Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:163.11:333.56:080.77:131.16:206:55Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:083.12:263.57:020.89:261.16:216:53Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:033.13:243.68:250.810:320.96:226:51Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:013.34:263.89:460.611:230.66:236:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:053.55:324.010:520.46:246:48Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:073.96:324.412:080.311:50 AM0.16:256:46Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:024.47:264.712:500.012:44-0.26:266:45New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:534.88:164.91:30-0.21:34-0.46:276:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:435.19:065.02:10-0.42:26-0.56:286:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:335.29:564.82:51-0.43:19-0.56:296:39Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:245.210:474.63:32-0.44:12-0.36:306:38Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:165.011:394.34:13-0.25:03-0.16:316:36Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:094.84:530.05:570.36:326:34Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:334.01:064.45:350.37:290.66:336:32First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:303.72:044.16:250.69:320.76:356:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:273.53:033.97:420.910:330.76:366:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:253.44:043.710:270.911:220.76:376:27First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:253.35:073.611:160.911:560.76:386:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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