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 (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 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 - Jan 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:573.76:143.012:090.17:084:23Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:423.96:593.212:53-0.17:084:24New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:264.17:453.412:23-0.21:37-0.27:084:24New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:124.28:333.51:06-0.32:23-0.27:084:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:004.29:223.61:51-0.43:07-0.37:084:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:494.210:123.62:39-0.33:48-0.27:084:27Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:394.111:043.73:27-0.24:26-0.27:074:28Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:313.911:583.74:17-0.15:07-0.17:074:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:253.65:150.25:550.07:074:30First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:543.71:213.46:580.36:580.17:074:31First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:513.82:193.29:010.38:040.17:074:32First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:493.83:193.010:110.29:000.17:064:33Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:523.84:243.011:090.19:540.07:064:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:583.95:253.111:580.010:45-0.17:064:36Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:564.06:183.312:400.07:054:37Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:474.07:063.41:160.07:054:38Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:344.07:523.512:17-0.21:470.07:044:39Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:193.98:373.51:01-0.32:170.07:044:40Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:023.89:213.51:45-0.22:490.07:034:41Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:423.610:053.42:30-0.23:200.07:034:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:213.410:473.33:13-0.13:520.07:024:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:593.111:293.13:550.14:230.17:014:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:382.94:380.34:560.27:014:46Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:123.012:192.65:270.55:320.37:004:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:553.01:032.56:340.76:200.46:594:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:393.01:502.48:020.77:260.56:584:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:273.02:432.49:120.68:330.46:574:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:233.03:452.410:110.59:330.36:574:52Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:283.24:502.711:030.310:300.16:564:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:293.55:473.011:510.111:22-0.16:554:55Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:203.86:373.312:36-0.16:544:56New Moon31Sat
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 2:45 am — 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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