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 1h 20m 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 - Oct 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:443.25:263.310:401.06:396:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:453.36:203.412:140.811:25 AM0.86:406:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:363.57:023.612:310.712:060.66:416:21Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:193.87:383.712:500.512:450.56:426:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:563.98:123.71:150.41:250.36:436:17New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:324.18:453.71:430.22:050.26:446:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:064.19:193.62:130.22:450.26:456:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:414.19:553.52:430.23:250.36:466:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:184.010:353.43:130.24:030.46:476:11Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:573.911:183.33:440.34:380.56:486:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:403.84:160.45:130.76:496:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:053.112:293.74:530.55:540.86:506:06First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:583.11:253.65:360.67:051.06:526:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:553.12:253.76:340.89:280.96:536:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:553.23:273.88:080.810:290.66:546:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:563.44:313.99:540.611:150.46:556:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:003.75:354.211:060.311:560.16:565:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:014.26:334.412:050.06:575:56Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:574.67:254.612:33-0.212:57-0.36:585:55Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:475.08:144.61:09-0.41:47-0.46:595:53Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:365.29:034.51:46-0.52:37-0.47:015:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:255.29:534.32:25-0.53:28-0.37:025:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:155.010:434.13:05-0.34:17-0.17:035:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:054.711:333.83:47-0.15:020.27:045:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:574.34:300.15:470.57:055:46Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:263.512:523.85:140.47:050.97:065:45Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:213.31:503.56:030.89:310.97:075:44Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:183.22:483.27:101.010:220.97:095:42Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:153.13:453.19:001.110:590.97:105:41Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:123.14:433.110:151.011:220.87:115:40Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:103.35:383.111:030.811:420.67:125:38Waning Crescent31Fri
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 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.

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