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 1h 05m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:164.37:414.212:31-0.61:22-0.56:145:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:034.48:294.41:19-0.72:01-0.66:135:34Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:524.49:194.52:08-0.82:40-0.66:115:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:414.310:094.52:58-0.73:17-0.66:105:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:324.111:014.43:48-0.63:55-0.46:085:38Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:253.811:554.24:38-0.34:34-0.26:065:39Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:203.55:400.05:200.16:055:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:533.91:183.37:540.26:240.36:035:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:533.72:173.19:190.38:200.56:025:42Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:553.63:193.110:210.39:580.46:005:43Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:023.54:243.111:100.210:510.35:585:45Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:073.56:233.312:470.26:576:46Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:003.67:133.612:240.21:080.16:556:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:453.77:583.712:540.11:270.06:536:48New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:253.88:393.81:28-0.11:53-0.16:526:49New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:043.89:183.82:05-0.12:25-0.26:506:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:423.79:563.82:44-0.22:59-0.26:486:51New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:193.510:333.73:24-0.13:34-0.26:476:52Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:563.311:093.54:040.04:08-0.16:456:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:343.111:453.44:420.14:410.06:436:55Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:142.95:170.35:140.26:416:56Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:243.212:582.85:540.55:510.46:406:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:093.11:472.76:400.76:370.56:386:58First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:003.02:402.78:310.87:480.66:366:59First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:563.03:362.810:030.79:180.56:357:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:573.14:373.011:000.510:300.36:337:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:033.45:413.311:480.211:310.06:317:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:073.76:383.812:30-0.16:307:03Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:024.17:294.212:26-0.31:09-0.36:287:04Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:534.38:184.61:16-0.61:47-0.56:267:05Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:424.59:074.92:06-0.82:26-0.66:257:06Full Moon31Fri
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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