Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 6:55 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:053.810:264.43:37-0.33:11-0.35:246:07Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:553.55:180.04:510.06:237:08Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:173.912:473.26:010.45:330.36:217:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:123.51:423.07:120.76:220.66:197:10First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:103.12:382.99:490.87:340.96:187:11First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:102.93:352.810:420.89:190.96:167:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:122.84:352.811:210.710:310.86:157:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:162.85:363.011:470.611:220.66:137:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:102.96:273.212:090.56:117:15Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:523.17:093.512:060.412:350.36:107:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:283.27:463.712:470.21:030.26:087:17Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:013.38:203.91:270.11:330.06:067:18Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:353.38:554.02:070.02:020.06:057:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:113.39:314.02:47-0.12:330.06:037:21Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:503.310:094.03:260.03:040.06:027:22Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:333.210:523.94:030.03:370.16:007:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:183.211:383.74:390.24:140.25:597:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:073.15:150.34:540.35:577:25Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:313.61:013.16:010.55:420.45:567:26Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:293.61:593.17:210.76:450.55:547:27Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:293.62:583.29:260.68:290.65:537:28Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:313.63:593.410:230.410:120.45:517:29Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:343.75:033.811:080.111:220.15:507:30Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:383.86:044.211:47-0.15:487:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:364.06:594.612:20-0.212:24-0.35:477:32Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:284.17:494.91:10-0.41:00-0.45:457:34New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:174.18:375.01:59-0.41:37-0.45:447:35New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:064.09:254.92:47-0.42:17-0.45:437:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:543.910:144.63:34-0.32:58-0.25:417:37Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:433.711:034.24:17-0.13:420.05:407:38Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:26 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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