Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 4:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:084.910:355.03:43-0.43:47-0.35:377:59Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:594.811:264.74:25-0.34:40-0.15:387:58Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:514.75:03-0.25:310.25:397:56Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:174.312:444.55:410.06:280.55:407:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:103.91:394.26:220.38:540.85:417:54Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:033.62:334.07:120.510:050.85:427:53Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:573.43:293.78:170.711:000.95:437:52Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:523.24:273.69:210.811:430.95:447:50Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:513.15:293.510:150.85:457:49Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:513.26:253.612:120.811:05 AM0.75:467:48Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:433.47:113.712:340.711:53 AM0.55:477:46Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:283.57:503.81:020.612:380.45:487:45New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:083.78:263.91:350.41:210.35:497:44New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:473.89:013.92:100.32:040.25:507:42New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:253.89:363.92:460.32:460.25:517:41New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:033.910:133.83:200.23:280.35:527:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:413.910:523.73:510.34:070.45:537:38Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:223.811:333.64:190.34:440.55:547:37Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:053.84:470.35:210.65:557:35Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:193.512:523.85:210.46:050.75:567:34First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:103.41:443.86:030.47:100.85:577:32First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:053.42:393.96:590.59:030.85:587:30First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:033.43:394.08:200.510:220.65:597:29First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:053.54:434.29:450.411:220.46:007:27Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:103.85:494.510:570.26:017:26Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:144.16:494.812:140.111:59 AM-0.16:027:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:114.57:425.012:59-0.212:54-0.36:037:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:044.88:335.11:43-0.31:46-0.46:047:21Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:555.09:235.02:25-0.42:38-0.46:057:19Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:455.110:124.83:06-0.43:31-0.36:067:18Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:355.011:024.53:46-0.34:20-0.16:077:16Waning 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 8:25 pm — 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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