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 9m 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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:164.210:314.13:330.13:470.16:097:14Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:014.211:184.04:030.14:290.26:107:13Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:484.24:340.15:120.36:117:11Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:083.812:394.25:100.26:020.56:127:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:023.61:344.25:530.47:170.76:137:08First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:593.52:324.16:490.59:310.76:147:06First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:583.43:344.18:110.610:450.66:157:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:013.54:404.29:460.611:430.46:167:03Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:063.65:474.311:020.46:177:01Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:103.96:474.512:290.212:020.26:186:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:064.27:384.71:080.112:530.06:196:57Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:564.58:254.71:410.01:38-0.16:206:56Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:434.79:104.62:12-0.12:22-0.16:216:54Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:304.79:554.42:44-0.13:050.06:226:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:154.610:394.13:17-0.13:480.16:236:51Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:594.411:233.83:510.04:280.36:246:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:434.14:260.25:070.56:256:47Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:073.512:283.85:020.45:490.86:266:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:543.21:143.55:410.66:411.06:276:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:433.02:023.36:260.88:211.26:286:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:332.92:533.27:301.09:541.26:296:40Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:252.83:473.18:531.110:491.06:306:38Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:202.94:473.210:040.911:340.96:316:37Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:203.15:473.411:030.76:326:35Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:143.36:353.612:120.611:54 AM0.56:336:33Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:593.77:173.912:470.412:400.36:346:32Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:414.07:574.11:200.21:230.16:356:30New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:234.38:384.21:520.12:050.06:366:28New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:054.59:234.22:23-0.12:48-0.16:376:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:504.610:094.22:56-0.13:33-0.16:386:25Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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