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 2h 51m 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:583.36:203.711:510.15:246:07Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:373.57:003.912:07-0.112:25-0.15:226:08Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:173.77:404.212:49-0.212:58-0.25:206:09Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:583.88:224.31:30-0.31:31-0.25:196:10Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:433.89:074.32:12-0.32:05-0.35:176:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:293.89:544.32:53-0.32:43-0.25:156:12Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:183.711:444.24:35-0.24:22-0.16:147:14Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:103.65:180.05:060.06:127:15Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:374.11:063.66:090.25:550.26:117:16Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:353.92:043.57:350.47:020.46:097:17Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:353.83:033.69:320.38:590.46:077:18Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:363.84:033.710:330.210:360.36:067:19Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:403.85:073.911:200.111:400.16:047:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:433.96:084.211:580.06:037:21Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:414.07:024.412:29-0.112:31-0.26:017:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:314.17:514.61:11-0.21:03-0.26:007:23New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:184.18:374.61:49-0.31:37-0.35:587:24New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:034.19:224.52:26-0.32:13-0.35:567:25New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:483.910:074.33:05-0.22:51-0.25:557:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:333.810:514.13:44-0.13:31-0.15:537:28Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:183.511:343.74:220.14:120.15:527:29Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:033.35:000.34:530.35:507:30Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:183.412:493.15:410.55:370.55:497:31Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:033.21:383.06:290.76:270.75:487:32First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:503.02:262.97:460.87:380.95:467:33First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:382.93:153.09:120.89:040.95:457:34First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:272.84:063.110:060.710:120.75:437:35First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:202.95:013.310:500.611:090.55:427:36Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:193.05:563.611:310.411:580.35:417:37Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:143.26:443.912:090.25:397:38Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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