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 59m 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:273.46:053.611:400.86:396:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:223.66:533.712:140.612:070.76:406:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:083.87:333.812:330.512:400.56:416:21Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:484.08:103.91:000.31:160.46:426:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:254.18:463.81:320.21:550.36:436:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:014.19:223.82:050.12:350.26:446:16Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:364.19:593.72:400.13:150.36:456:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:124.010:373.53:140.23:540.46:466:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:493.911:173.43:480.24:290.56:476:11Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:293.74:210.45:030.76:486:09Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:013.212:133.64:550.55:380.86:496:07Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:503.21:053.65:350.66:261.06:506:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:443.22:013.66:270.78:491.06:526:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:403.22:593.77:450.810:060.86:536:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:383.44:003.89:220.610:550.56:546:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:403.75:054.010:360.411:390.26:556:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:424.16:074.311:370.06:565:58Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:394.67:034.612:19-0.112:31-0.36:575:57Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:315.07:544.712:58-0.31:22-0.56:585:55New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:215.38:454.71:37-0.52:13-0.66:595:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:115.49:354.62:17-0.53:05-0.57:015:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:025.310:264.42:59-0.43:57-0.47:025:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:545.011:184.23:42-0.34:46-0.17:035:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:474.74:250.05:350.27:045:48Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:113.912:424.35:090.36:340.57:055:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:063.61:403.95:570.68:580.77:065:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:033.42:373.67:020.910:000.87:075:44First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:003.33:353.410:121.010:420.87:095:42First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:573.34:333.310:550.911:070.77:105:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:563.45:303.311:190.811:270.67:115:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:523.56:203.411:480.711:540.47:125:38Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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