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 46m 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:264.212:563.66:220.35:520.45:118:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:234.01:533.77:440.47:070.65:108:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:203.92:493.89:000.49:180.65:108:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:173.83:474.09:480.310:370.45:098:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:163.74:474.210:270.211:370.35:098:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:183.65:474.411:050.15:098:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:173.66:434.612:280.111:44 AM0.05:098:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:113.77:344.71:130.112:230.05:088:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:003.78:224.61:530.11:040.05:088:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:483.89:094.52:310.11:460.05:088:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:353.79:564.33:100.22:300.15:088:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:223.610:424.03:490.33:160.25:088:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:083.511:263.74:270.44:030.45:088:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:543.45:050.54:480.55:088:17Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:113.512:423.35:450.65:340.75:088:17Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:553.31:293.26:290.76:270.95:088:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:383.12:163.27:260.87:411.05:088:18First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:213.03:013.38:290.89:051.05:088:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:052.93:473.49:190.710:090.95:088:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:532.84:373.510:020.611:040.75:088:19Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:482.85:313.710:440.511:540.55:098:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:483.06:233.911:270.45:098:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:433.27:114.212:400.412:110.25:098:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:333.47:584.41:250.212:540.15:098:19Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:213.68:464.52:110.11:380.05:108:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:103.89:354.63:000.02:250.05:108:19Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:003.910:264.63:500.03:150.05:108:19Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:523.911:184.64:380.04:060.05:118:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:444.05:220.04:590.25:118:19Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:104.412:384.06:070.15:550.45:128:19Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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