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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:123.210:413.23:200.03:480.06:534:58Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:493.011:203.13:580.14:140.16:524:59Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:292.94:370.34:420.26:515:00Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:033.112:152.75:210.55:170.26:495:02Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:503.11:062.66:260.66:070.36:485:03Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:413.22:012.68:080.67:210.36:475:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:373.33:022.79:240.48:400.26:465:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:423.44:102.910:280.29:500.06:455:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:513.75:153.211:22-0.110:52-0.36:445:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:524.16:123.612:12-0.36:425:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:454.47:053.912:59-0.56:415:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:364.77:554.212:41-0.81:46-0.76:405:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:264.78:464.41:34-0.92:30-0.76:395:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:164.69:374.42:29-0.83:10-0.76:375:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:054.310:284.33:21-0.73:46-0.66:365:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:554.011:194.24:12-0.44:21-0.46:355:17Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:473.65:03-0.14:57-0.26:335:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:133.912:413.26:250.35:390.16:325:19First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:093.61:362.98:410.46:370.46:315:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:063.32:332.79:480.57:530.56:295:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:073.13:342.610:440.59:030.56:285:23Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:163.04:382.711:270.510:020.56:265:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:203.15:342.911:570.410:520.36:255:25Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:103.26:213.112:170.36:235:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:503.47:023.312:410.26:225:28Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:263.57:403.412:180.01:110.16:205:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:003.58:173.51:00-0.11:430.06:195:30Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:333.58:543.51:42-0.22:15-0.16:175:31Full Moon28Fri
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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