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 - Mar 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:073.49:303.52:23-0.22:44-0.16:165:32Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:423.310:063.53:02-0.13:10-0.16:145:33Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:193.110:453.43:380.03:360.06:125:35Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:013.011:273.44:130.24:040.06:115:36Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:482.84:490.34:390.16:095:37Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:163.312:422.85:380.55:250.36:085:38Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:113.31:392.87:160.66:340.46:065:39Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:113.32:402.89:030.58:090.36:045:40Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:173.44:463.011:110.310:330.17:036:41Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:283.75:533.412:060.07:016:43Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:324.16:533.812:52-0.36:596:44Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:264.47:454.212:41-0.51:34-0.56:586:45New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:164.68:354.51:34-0.72:14-0.76:566:46New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:054.69:254.72:26-0.82:53-0.76:546:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:544.510:144.73:19-0.83:31-0.76:536:48Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:424.211:034.64:10-0.64:07-0.66:516:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:313.811:534.34:56-0.44:43-0.36:496:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:223.55:400.05:20-0.16:486:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:453.91:153.26:300.36:010.36:466:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:403.52:092.99:060.66:520.66:446:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:373.23:062.810:180.78:100.86:436:55First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:382.94:042.711:120.79:400.86:416:56First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:452.85:072.811:520.710:460.76:396:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:522.96:072.912:190.66:386:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:423.16:543.212:410.46:366:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:213.27:353.412:220.31:070.36:347:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:553.48:113.61:040.11:360.16:337:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:283.48:473.81:450.02:060.06:317:02Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:013.49:223.82:25-0.12:36-0.16:297:04Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:363.49:583.93:06-0.13:05-0.16:287:05Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:143.310:363.83:44-0.13:330.06:267:06Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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