Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 4:12 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:183.67:364.21:000.212:410.15:387:40Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:003.68:174.21:260.21:110.05:377:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:413.68:564.21:580.11:440.05:357:42New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:203.59:344.12:350.12:200.05:347:43New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:003.410:113.93:140.12:590.15:337:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:403.310:483.73:540.23:380.25:327:45Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:213.111:273.54:330.34:170.35:307:46Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:033.05:100.54:560.55:297:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:083.312:482.95:480.75:360.65:287:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:543.21:362.96:360.96:260.85:277:49First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:443.12:273.08:140.97:410.95:267:50First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:373.13:193.19:290.89:150.85:257:51First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:323.24:153.410:160.610:240.65:247:52First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:323.35:143.710:580.311:230.35:237:53Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:343.56:114.111:380.15:227:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:333.87:044.612:160.012:18-0.15:217:55Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:264.07:534.91:06-0.312:59-0.35:207:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:174.28:435.11:55-0.51:42-0.45:197:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:094.29:355.12:48-0.52:27-0.45:187:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:024.210:285.03:43-0.53:16-0.35:187:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:554.111:224.84:38-0.34:06-0.15:178:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:494.05:32-0.14:570.15:168:01Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:184.512:453.96:360.25:520.45:158:02Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:154.21:423.88:170.37:130.65:158:03Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:133.92:393.79:250.49:560.75:148:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:103.63:363.710:120.410:570.65:138:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:063.44:343.710:440.511:440.65:138:05Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:043.35:323.811:040.45:128:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:003.36:253.912:170.611:28 AM0.45:128:07Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:493.37:114.012:380.512:000.35:118:08Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:333.47:514.11:040.412:350.25:118:08New Moon31Thu
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 1:36 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 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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