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 4h 40m at 4:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 pm (3.6 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 - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:044.21:344.16:590.27:160.65:128:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:003.92:294.18:020.39:270.65:138:19Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:553.73:254.28:580.310:390.55:138:19Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:523.54:244.29:440.411:390.45:148:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:533.35:254.210:280.35:158:18Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:543.36:254.312:290.411:12 AM0.35:158:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:513.47:184.31:110.411:57 AM0.35:168:18Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:413.58:064.31:450.412:420.25:178:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:273.68:514.22:150.41:260.25:178:17New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:133.79:354.12:480.42:110.25:188:17New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:573.710:173.93:250.42:560.35:198:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:413.610:583.84:020.43:430.45:198:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:243.511:363.64:380.44:280.55:208:15Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:073.45:110.55:110.65:218:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:143.412:493.45:450.65:570.85:228:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:543.21:323.46:200.66:531.05:238:13First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:363.02:153.47:010.78:141.15:238:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:212.93:003.57:560.79:311.05:248:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:102.83:483.58:570.710:320.95:258:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:052.94:453.79:530.611:270.75:268:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:083.05:483.910:490.55:278:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:123.26:464.212:180.411:43 AM0.35:288:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:083.57:384.51:060.212:340.15:298:08Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:593.88:284.71:540.01:24-0.15:308:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:504.19:184.92:43-0.12:15-0.25:308:06Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:414.310:094.93:32-0.23:09-0.25:318:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:334.410:594.84:17-0.24:04-0.15:328:04Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:244.411:504.54:57-0.24:570.05:338:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:174.45:35-0.15:540.35:348:02Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:434.21:114.46:140.17:160.55:358:01Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:373.92:074.37:000.39:240.65:368:00Third Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 8:25 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA