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 6h 34m 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:434.49:115.12:27-0.42:07-0.45:128:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:354.510:035.13:20-0.43:01-0.35:138:19Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:284.610:555.04:11-0.43:57-0.25:138:19Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:214.611:484.74:57-0.34:51-0.15:148:18Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:154.55:39-0.15:470.25:158:18Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:414.41:094.46:240.17:030.55:158:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:354.02:054.27:170.39:240.65:168:18Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:303.73:004.18:210.410:290.75:168:17Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:243.53:564.09:150.511:240.75:178:17Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:213.34:563.99:590.65:188:16Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:213.25:563.812:080.710:42 AM0.55:198:16Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:193.36:493.912:370.611:26 AM0.55:198:15Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:083.47:343.912:570.612:100.45:208:15New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:533.58:154.01:240.512:540.35:218:14New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:353.68:534.01:580.41:370.35:228:14New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:153.79:303.92:360.32:200.25:238:13New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:553.710:073.83:150.33:040.35:238:12New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:353.610:433.73:520.33:470.35:248:12Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:143.611:203.64:250.34:280.55:258:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:543.64:540.45:070.65:268:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:013.512:363.65:230.45:470.75:278:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:453.41:223.65:550.56:370.95:288:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:343.32:123.76:380.57:560.95:298:08First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:273.33:043.87:410.59:280.85:308:07First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:233.34:014.08:570.510:370.65:318:06Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:253.45:054.210:060.311:360.35:318:05Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:323.66:104.511:090.15:328:04Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:343.97:084.812:290.012:08-0.15:338:03Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:304.38:015.11:19-0.21:03-0.35:348:02Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:234.68:535.22:07-0.41:56-0.45:358:01Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:154.89:445.22:56-0.42:51-0.45:368:00Full Moon31Wed
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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