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 52m 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 - Jan 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:453.71:133.47:330.47:320.37:084:23First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:413.62:063.19:030.58:170.37:084:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:363.53:012.910:010.58:520.37:084:25First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:343.43:592.810:480.59:280.37:084:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:333.44:572.811:200.410:090.27:084:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:283.55:482.911:430.310:510.17:084:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:143.56:323.012:110.37:074:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:553.67:133.112:450.27:074:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:343.67:523.112:160.01:230.17:074:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:113.68:323.112:58-0.12:040.17:074:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:473.59:113.11:40-0.12:440.17:064:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:243.59:513.12:22-0.13:190.17:064:34Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:023.410:323.13:030.03:490.27:064:35Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:413.311:153.13:410.14:160.27:054:36Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:253.14:200.34:450.27:054:37Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:023.112:133.05:050.45:230.27:054:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:523.21:063.06:090.56:180.27:044:40Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:443.32:022.97:510.57:320.27:034:41Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:403.53:032.99:130.38:430.17:034:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:423.74:093.110:200.19:47-0.17:024:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:484.05:153.311:17-0.210:47-0.47:024:44Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:504.36:133.612:10-0.47:014:46Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:454.67:063.91:01-0.67:004:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:374.87:574.112:35-0.71:52-0.66:594:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:294.88:494.21:28-0.82:40-0.66:594:49New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:204.69:404.22:22-0.83:23-0.66:584:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:094.410:314.13:15-0.64:00-0.56:574:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:594.011:223.94:03-0.34:33-0.36:564:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:493.64:520.05:08-0.16:554:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:153.712:403.25:510.35:490.26:544:56First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:083.51:322.98:150.66:420.36:534:57First Quarter31Thu
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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