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 4h 25m 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 - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:473.62:163.38:200.47:480.45:246:07Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:493.73:183.59:290.29:180.25:226:08Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:553.84:233.810:220.010:28-0.15:216:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:594.15:244.211:09-0.311:26-0.45:196:10Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:574.36:194.611:50-0.55:186:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:494.58:094.912:17-0.61:30-0.66:167:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:384.58:595.02:07-0.72:10-0.66:147:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:274.59:484.92:56-0.72:50-0.66:137:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:164.310:374.73:44-0.53:31-0.46:117:15Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:054.011:274.34:28-0.34:12-0.26:097:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:553.85:080.04:530.06:087:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:173.912:463.55:490.35:350.36:067:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:093.61:393.36:390.66:240.66:057:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:033.22:323.18:560.87:310.86:037:21First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:563.03:263.09:560.88:590.96:017:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:512.94:213.010:320.710:080.86:007:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:492.95:193.211:050.611:030.65:587:24Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:462.96:113.411:400.511:510.45:577:25Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:333.16:553.612:150.35:557:26Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:133.37:343.812:360.212:490.25:547:27Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:503.48:114.01:180.01:230.05:527:28Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:273.58:484.11:59-0.11:570.05:517:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:063.69:284.12:40-0.12:300.05:497:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:483.610:104.13:20-0.13:040.05:487:32Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:333.610:544.13:590.03:400.05:477:33Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:203.511:424.04:370.04:190.15:457:34Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:103.55:160.25:020.25:447:35Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:353.91:053.56:030.35:510.35:427:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:313.82:013.57:120.46:570.55:417:37Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:293.82:593.79:000.48:440.55:407:38Third Quarter30Wed
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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