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 : 4:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 11:43 am (3.4 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:163.312:392.95:300.45:270.26:165:32Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:103.31:353.06:540.56:360.36:145:34Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:083.42:343.08:410.48:080.26:125:35Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:113.53:383.29:510.29:280.06:115:36Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:183.84:453.610:47-0.110:35-0.36:095:37Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:224.15:454.011:36-0.411:33-0.66:085:38Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:184.46:394.412:20-0.66:065:39New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:094.77:304.712:26-0.81:03-0.86:045:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:594.78:204.81:18-0.91:45-0.86:035:42New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:494.69:104.82:10-0.92:26-0.86:015:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:394.410:014.63:01-0.73:06-0.65:595:44Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:284.110:514.33:48-0.53:44-0.45:585:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:193.811:444.04:33-0.14:23-0.15:565:46Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:123.45:220.25:050.25:545:47First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:383.61:063.27:550.55:590.55:535:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:353.32:023.09:080.67:150.65:515:49First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:323.02:582.99:590.68:360.75:495:51First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:342.93:592.910:360.69:360.65:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:373.04:573.110:590.510:270.45:465:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:313.15:473.311:230.411:130.25:445:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:133.26:283.511:530.211:550.05:435:55Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:493.47:063.712:260.15:415:56Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:233.57:423.812:37-0.112:59-0.15:395:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:583.58:193.81:18-0.21:31-0.15:385:58Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:343.58:563.81:58-0.22:03-0.15:365:59Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:123.59:353.82:37-0.12:34-0.15:346:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:533.410:163.73:13-0.13:040.05:336:01Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:383.311:013.63:480.13:380.05:316:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:263.211:523.64:240.24:160.15:296:04Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:203.25:100.45:040.35:286:05Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:483.51:173.26:220.56:090.45:266:06Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:17 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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