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 52m at 5:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:274.38:513.51:05-0.22:120.16:494:13Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:114.09:363.41:46-0.12:500.26:504:13Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:543.710:203.22:290.13:300.36:514:13Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:373.511:063.03:130.24:100.56:524:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:203.211:532.93:560.44:520.66:534:12Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:053.04:420.65:460.86:534:12Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:422.812:512.95:370.87:050.86:544:12Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:302.91:372.87:010.98:100.76:554:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:183.02:242.88:270.88:550.66:564:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:083.13:172.89:300.79:360.46:574:12Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:023.44:152.910:230.410:150.26:584:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:563.75:133.111:110.210:550.06:594:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:464.06:043.311:560.011:35-0.26:594:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:334.36:533.612:41-0.27:004:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:204.57:423.712:17-0.31:27-0.37:014:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:084.68:323.81:00-0.42:17-0.47:014:13New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:594.69:243.81:47-0.43:08-0.37:024:14Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:524.510:173.82:37-0.43:57-0.27:034:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:454.411:113.73:28-0.24:47-0.17:034:15Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:414.14:210.05:470.17:044:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:083.712:373.95:250.27:130.27:044:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:063.71:343.67:520.48:160.27:054:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:033.82:313.49:190.38:590.27:054:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:013.83:293.210:200.29:330.17:064:17Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:023.94:303.211:110.210:070.17:064:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:013.95:273.211:520.110:440.07:064:18Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:554.06:163.312:220.17:074:19Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:424.07:023.412:470.17:074:20Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:254.07:453.412:03-0.11:160.17:074:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:073.98:283.412:44-0.11:520.17:074:21Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:493.79:113.21:26-0.12:310.17:074:22Full Moon31Tue
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 8:23 am — 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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