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 5h 30m 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:293.83:593.810:040.210:190.35:387:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:323.85:014.110:530.111:260.15:377:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:353.96:034.411:37-0.15:367:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:354.16:584.712:22-0.112:17-0.25:357:42Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:284.27:494.91:10-0.312:56-0.35:337:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:174.38:384.91:55-0.41:36-0.45:327:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:064.29:274.82:40-0.32:16-0.35:317:45New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:544.110:154.63:24-0.22:59-0.25:307:46Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:424.011:024.34:05-0.13:420.05:297:48Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:303.811:503.94:430.14:250.25:287:49Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:193.55:210.35:090.45:267:50Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:383.61:093.46:030.65:560.65:257:51First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:273.32:003.26:580.76:540.95:247:52First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:163.12:503.28:210.88:161.05:237:53First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:032.93:393.29:240.89:330.95:227:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:522.94:313.310:100.710:320.85:217:55Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:452.95:253.410:510.511:240.65:217:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:403.06:143.611:320.45:207:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:303.16:583.912:120.412:100.35:197:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:143.37:394.112:560.212:470.15:187:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:573.58:204.31:380.01:240.05:177:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:403.79:034.42:210.02:010.05:168:00Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:263.89:494.43:04-0.12:410.05:168:01Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:143.810:374.43:48-0.13:230.05:158:02Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:043.811:274.34:310.04:080.15:148:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:553.85:130.14:550.25:148:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:194.212:493.86:000.25:470.45:138:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:154.11:453.97:020.36:550.55:128:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:124.02:424.08:310.39:010.65:128:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:103.93:404.19:330.310:280.45:118:07Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:093.84:404.210:200.211:300.35:118:08Waning Crescent31Sat
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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