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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 28m at 5:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:43 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 - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:413.46:184.511:120.25:377:59Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:433.87:164.812:420.112:11-0.15:387:58Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:394.18:105.01:33-0.11:07-0.25:397:57Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:314.49:025.12:24-0.22:01-0.45:407:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:234.69:535.13:14-0.32:57-0.45:417:54Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:154.710:444.94:00-0.33:54-0.35:427:53Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:074.711:344.64:40-0.24:48-0.15:437:52Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:594.65:15-0.15:400.25:447:50Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:254.212:514.45:500.16:420.65:457:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:163.81:454.26:280.48:590.85:467:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:093.42:393.97:160.610:100.95:477:46Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:033.23:343.78:170.811:060.95:487:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:583.04:333.59:190.811:500.95:497:44Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:593.05:373.510:150.85:507:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:593.16:343.612:210.811:08 AM0.75:517:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:513.27:193.712:460.711:57 AM0.65:527:39Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:343.47:583.81:150.612:430.55:537:38New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:143.58:343.91:490.51:260.45:547:37New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:533.79:083.92:240.42:090.35:557:35New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:313.79:433.93:000.32:520.35:567:34New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:093.810:193.83:330.33:340.35:577:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:483.810:573.74:010.34:130.45:587:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:273.811:383.54:270.34:500.55:597:29Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:103.84:530.35:290.76:017:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:243.412:573.85:250.46:140.86:027:26First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:163.31:493.86:060.57:260.96:037:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:123.22:453.97:020.69:240.96:047:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:103.23:454.08:230.610:400.76:057:21First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:133.34:534.19:490.511:400.46:067:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:213.66:004.411:020.36:077:18Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:243.97:004.712:310.212:050.06:087:16Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 8:23 am — 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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