Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 4:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:163.42:323.48:120.68:580.36:494:13Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:133.73:333.59:260.39:440.06:504:13Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:144.04:373.710:270.010:30-0.26:514:13Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:134.45:373.911:22-0.311:15-0.46:524:12Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:084.86:314.112:13-0.56:534:12New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:005.17:234.21:04-0.66:544:12New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:515.18:154.212:45-0.61:57-0.66:554:12New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:445.09:074.11:32-0.62:51-0.56:564:12Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:374.810:004.02:22-0.53:41-0.36:574:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:304.510:533.83:13-0.24:29-0.16:574:12Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:234.111:473.64:020.05:180.26:584:12Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:183.74:540.46:350.46:594:13First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:433.51:133.46:040.78:000.57:004:13First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:393.42:063.28:560.78:360.57:004:13First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:333.32:593.09:470.79:030.57:014:13First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:293.33:552.910:220.69:350.47:024:14Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:263.44:502.910:490.510:110.37:024:14Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:183.55:393.011:200.410:500.17:034:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:023.66:213.111:550.211:300.07:044:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:403.77:003.212:330.17:044:15Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:173.87:383.212:10-0.11:120.17:054:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:533.88:173.212:49-0.11:540.17:054:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:313.88:583.21:28-0.12:340.17:054:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:103.79:403.22:08-0.13:110.17:064:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:523.610:243.22:470.03:430.27:064:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:363.611:113.23:270.14:140.27:074:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:233.54:080.24:480.37:074:19Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:013.212:153.44:560.35:350.37:074:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:553.31:103.36:010.46:430.37:074:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:493.52:073.37:420.48:000.17:074:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:463.73:083.39:080.29:010.07:084:23Waning Crescent31Sun
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 7:46 am — 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 88% 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 (88% 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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