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 1h 46m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:264.711:514.24:24-0.25:050.26:087:15Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:164.45:010.15:500.56:097:13Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:423.81:094.15:400.36:460.86:107:11Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:353.52:033.86:250.69:291.06:117:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:283.32:583.57:240.910:261.06:127:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:223.23:543.48:421.011:061.06:137:06Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:193.14:553.39:500.911:350.96:147:05Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:183.25:543.410:460.86:157:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:133.46:413.512:030.711:37 AM0.66:167:01Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:593.67:203.712:340.612:230.56:186:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:393.87:553.81:070.41:060.36:196:58New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:164.08:303.91:400.31:470.26:206:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:534.19:063.92:130.22:280.26:216:54New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:314.19:453.92:440.23:090.26:226:53New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:114.210:263.83:150.23:470.26:236:51Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:534.111:113.73:450.24:250.36:246:49Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:384.111:593.64:180.25:020.56:256:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:284.04:550.35:460.66:266:46Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:523.51:224.05:390.46:470.86:276:44First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:483.52:204.06:340.68:550.86:286:42First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:473.53:214.07:580.610:140.66:296:41First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:483.74:244.29:400.511:090.46:306:39Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:523.95:304.310:560.311:550.16:316:37Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:554.26:304.611:570.06:326:35Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:524.67:234.712:36-0.112:49-0.26:336:34Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:444.98:124.81:13-0.31:37-0.36:346:32Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:345.19:014.81:50-0.32:24-0.36:356:30Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:225.19:484.62:28-0.33:10-0.26:366:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:114.910:364.33:06-0.33:550.06:376:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:594.611:244.03:46-0.14:360.26:386:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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