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 6h 29m 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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:293.59:533.12:110.03:110.27:084:23Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:083.410:353.02:550.13:480.27:084:24Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:463.211:172.93:370.24:230.37:084:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:253.04:200.44:570.47:084:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:012.912:062.85:060.55:350.57:084:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:462.912:522.76:060.76:260.57:084:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:323.01:402.67:380.77:300.47:074:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:203.12:332.68:540.68:300.37:074:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:143.33:332.79:540.49:240.27:074:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:153.54:382.910:490.210:170.07:074:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:163.85:393.211:38-0.111:09-0.37:074:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:114.16:323.512:27-0.37:064:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:024.47:233.71:16-0.57:064:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:534.68:143.912:49-0.62:07-0.57:064:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:444.79:064.01:40-0.72:56-0.67:054:37New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:354.69:584.02:34-0.73:41-0.57:054:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:274.410:504.03:27-0.54:22-0.47:044:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:194.111:443.94:20-0.35:02-0.37:044:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:123.75:190.05:46-0.17:034:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:403.81:073.37:270.36:410.17:024:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:363.72:023.09:030.37:440.27:024:44First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:333.63:002.810:080.38:390.37:014:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:343.54:022.711:020.39:290.37:004:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:393.45:032.811:460.310:180.27:004:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:383.45:563.012:170.36:594:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:273.56:423.112:380.26:584:50Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:103.67:253.21:040.26:574:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:493.68:053.312:30-0.11:360.16:564:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:273.68:453.31:13-0.12:120.06:554:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:033.59:243.31:56-0.22:470.06:554:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:383.410:023.22:39-0.13:190.06:544:57Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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