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 3h 45m 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 - Jun 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:143.48:294.11:370.31:130.25:108:09New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:543.49:074.02:150.21:520.25:108:10New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:333.49:443.92:550.22:320.25:108:11New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:143.310:223.83:370.33:130.35:098:11Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:543.211:013.64:180.43:540.45:098:12Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:363.211:423.54:540.54:340.55:098:13Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:203.15:290.65:150.65:088:13Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:273.41:083.26:050.76:000.85:088:14First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:153.41:583.36:530.77:020.95:088:14First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:073.42:493.58:080.78:350.85:088:15First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:003.43:423.79:120.59:550.65:088:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:583.44:394.010:030.310:580.45:088:16Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:013.55:404.310:520.111:560.15:088:16Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:053.76:384.711:41-0.15:088:17Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:033.97:325.012:50-0.212:29-0.25:088:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:584.18:255.21:42-0.31:18-0.35:088:17Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:504.29:185.22:36-0.42:08-0.35:088:18Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:444.310:125.13:34-0.43:01-0.35:088:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:374.311:054.94:29-0.33:56-0.15:088:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:304.211:594.65:18-0.14:500.15:088:19Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:244.16:070.15:440.45:098:19Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:534.21:194.07:040.36:530.75:098:19Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:473.92:143.98:140.59:260.85:098:19Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:403.53:083.89:010.510:260.85:108:19Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:323.34:023.79:320.611:120.85:108:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:263.14:583.710:050.611:450.85:108:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:233.05:543.710:420.55:118:19Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:173.16:433.812:110.711:23 AM0.55:118:19Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:053.17:263.912:420.612:050.45:128:19Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:473.38:053.91:180.512:470.35:128:19New Moon30Sat
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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