Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 11:59 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:142.95:313.011:160.410:570.26:155:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:583.16:143.211:520.211:430.06:145:34Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:353.36:533.412:270.06:125:35Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:113.57:313.612:26-0.21:01-0.16:105:36Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:463.68:093.81:07-0.31:34-0.26:095:37Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:243.78:493.91:48-0.32:05-0.26:075:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:053.79:313.92:27-0.32:35-0.36:065:40Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:493.610:153.93:05-0.23:06-0.26:045:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:353.511:023.83:43-0.13:40-0.26:025:42Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:253.411:543.74:230.04:20-0.16:015:43Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:203.35:120.25:070.15:595:44Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:513.71:183.36:300.46:120.25:575:45Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:513.72:173.38:360.37:500.35:565:46Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:543.73:213.49:470.29:220.15:545:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:003.84:263.710:410.010:32-0.25:525:49Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:054.05:274.011:25-0.211:28-0.45:515:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:024.36:224.312:04-0.45:495:51Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:524.47:114.612:17-0.512:39-0.55:475:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:404.47:594.71:02-0.61:14-0.65:465:53New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:274.38:464.61:47-0.61:50-0.55:445:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:134.19:334.42:30-0.52:27-0.45:425:55Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:593.910:194.13:10-0.33:05-0.35:415:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:453.611:053.73:480.03:43-0.15:395:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:323.311:523.44:260.24:220.25:375:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:213.05:090.55:060.45:366:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:423.11:122.96:100.76:020.65:346:01First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:332.92:032.87:570.87:210.85:326:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:252.82:562.89:070.88:390.75:306:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:222.73:542.99:560.69:420.55:296:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:222.84:503.110:380.510:360.35:276:05Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:153.05:383.411:160.311:230.15:256:06Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:45 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 81% 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 (81% 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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