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 2h 01m at 4:12 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:17 pm (3.7 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 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:454.24:200.16:220.26:494:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:123.712:444.05:230.47:560.36:504:13First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:103.61:423.78:180.58:530.36:514:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:083.62:393.59:310.59:340.36:524:12First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:073.73:363.310:270.410:010.36:534:12Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:063.74:343.211:100.410:210.26:544:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:033.95:273.311:400.310:480.16:554:12Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:534.06:143.312:010.36:554:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:364.06:563.412:270.26:564:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:164.07:373.41:000.16:574:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:543.98:173.312:36-0.11:370.16:584:12Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:333.88:573.21:16-0.12:170.16:594:13Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:113.79:383.11:570.02:580.27:004:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:493.510:193.02:390.13:370.37:004:13Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:283.311:012.93:190.24:120.47:014:13Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:093.211:472.93:590.44:480.57:024:14Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:553.14:410.55:280.67:024:14Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:352.912:443.05:330.76:290.67:034:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:253.11:353.06:570.77:440.57:034:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:173.32:303.18:290.68:400.37:044:15Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:123.53:303.19:360.49:300.07:044:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:123.84:353.310:340.110:19-0.27:054:16Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:124.25:353.511:27-0.211:08-0.47:054:17Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:074.56:303.812:17-0.47:064:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:004.87:224.01:08-0.67:064:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:524.98:154.112:45-0.72:02-0.67:064:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:444.99:074.11:35-0.72:57-0.67:074:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:384.810:004.02:29-0.63:48-0.47:074:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:314.510:543.93:23-0.44:35-0.37:074:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:244.211:493.84:15-0.25:240.07:074:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:193.85:140.26:270.17:074:22First Quarter31Mon
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 7:44 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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