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 2h 24m 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:074.17:253.612:10-0.41:20-0.36:534:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:544.38:143.812:57-0.52:04-0.56:524:59New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:424.49:034.01:46-0.62:46-0.66:515:00New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:304.49:534.12:36-0.63:24-0.66:505:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:194.210:434.13:26-0.53:59-0.56:495:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:103.911:364.04:16-0.34:35-0.46:475:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:043.55:120.05:15-0.26:465:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:313.91:003.27:020.26:050.16:455:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:283.81:583.08:590.37:160.36:445:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:283.62:582.810:090.38:340.36:435:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:343.54:032.811:070.29:420.36:425:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:443.45:073.011:560.210:390.26:405:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:453.56:013.212:350.26:395:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:343.66:483.41:020.16:385:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:183.77:323.512:08-0.11:210.16:365:15Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:583.78:143.612:48-0.21:440.06:355:16Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:353.68:543.61:29-0.22:13-0.16:345:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:123.59:333.52:12-0.22:43-0.16:325:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:473.310:113.42:53-0.13:13-0.16:315:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:223.110:483.33:330.03:420.06:295:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:592.911:253.24:120.14:110.16:285:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:382.74:510.34:410.26:275:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:063.112:242.55:370.65:170.46:255:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:533.01:142.46:530.76:100.56:245:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:442.92:082.48:320.77:330.56:225:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:433.03:102.59:430.68:580.46:215:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:513.14:172.810:400.410:070.26:195:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:593.45:203.111:290.111:06-0.16:185:31Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:563.86:153.612:12-0.26:165:32Waning Crescent29Sun
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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