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 3h 57m 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:023.57:294.212:440.112:450.05:387:39Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:483.78:134.51:28-0.11:22-0.25:377:40Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:343.98:584.62:11-0.32:00-0.25:367:41Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:224.09:464.72:57-0.32:41-0.35:347:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:124.010:364.73:44-0.33:24-0.25:337:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:034.011:284.54:31-0.24:11-0.15:327:45Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:563.95:19-0.14:580.15:317:46Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:234.412:513.96:120.15:510.35:307:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:204.21:493.97:390.37:040.55:287:48Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:184.02:473.99:130.39:350.55:277:49Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:173.83:453.910:070.310:500.45:267:50Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:163.74:454.010:480.211:450.35:257:51Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:183.75:464.211:210.25:247:52Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:163.76:414.412:290.211:53 AM0.15:237:53Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:083.87:304.51:030.112:260.05:227:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:553.88:154.51:330.11:020.05:217:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:403.88:594.42:040.11:400.05:207:56New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:243.89:424.22:400.12:200.05:197:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:083.710:234.03:190.13:030.15:197:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:513.511:043.83:590.23:460.25:187:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:343.411:453.54:390.34:290.45:178:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:183.35:180.55:120.55:168:01Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:263.31:033.25:590.65:580.75:158:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:093.21:493.16:480.76:560.95:158:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:553.12:363.27:580.88:201.05:148:03First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:423.03:233.39:050.79:360.95:138:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:323.04:153.59:540.610:360.75:138:05Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:283.15:113.710:390.411:300.45:128:06Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:293.36:074.111:230.25:128:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:283.56:594.412:190.212:070.05:118:07Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:213.87:484.71:06-0.112:50-0.25:118:08Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA