Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 3:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 pm (3.8 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:343.76:573.212:460.07:084:23Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:153.97:403.412:19-0.21:28-0.17:084:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:584.08:253.51:00-0.32:10-0.17:084:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:424.19:123.61:41-0.42:51-0.27:084:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:294.110:003.62:25-0.33:28-0.17:084:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:184.010:503.63:10-0.34:04-0.17:084:27Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:083.911:433.63:56-0.24:420.07:074:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:023.74:470.05:280.17:074:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:383.712:583.55:530.26:320.17:074:30Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:343.71:553.47:450.37:530.17:074:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:323.82:553.39:180.28:550.17:074:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:343.93:593.210:240.09:490.07:064:33Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:384.15:023.311:19-0.110:39-0.27:064:35Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:384.25:593.512:05-0.27:064:36Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:324.46:503.612:45-0.37:054:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:214.47:383.712:10-0.31:23-0.37:054:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:084.38:253.812:53-0.41:59-0.37:044:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:544.29:113.71:37-0.32:35-0.27:044:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:383.99:563.62:22-0.23:11-0.27:034:41Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:213.710:413.43:05-0.13:45-0.17:034:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:043.411:253.23:470.14:210.07:024:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:473.14:300.34:580.17:014:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:103.112:302.85:180.55:410.37:014:46First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:543.01:152.66:230.76:350.47:004:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:392.92:022.57:580.87:400.46:594:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:262.92:522.59:110.78:400.46:584:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:192.93:502.510:090.59:350.26:574:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:203.14:512.711:000.310:270.16:574:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:183.35:443.011:450.111:15-0.16:564:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:073.66:313.312:27-0.16:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:533.97:173.512:01-0.31:09-0.26:544:56Full Moon31Mon
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 7:05 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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