Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 3:54 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:143.21:342.76:510.86:540.47:084:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:023.12:222.68:240.87:560.57:084:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:513.03:142.59:270.78:520.47:084:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:463.04:122.610:190.69:440.37:084:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:453.15:082.711:060.410:340.17:084:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:363.35:562.911:490.211:200.07:084:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:193.56:393.112:300.17:084:28Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:593.77:213.412:03-0.21:110.07:084:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:393.98:043.512:45-0.31:50-0.17:074:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:214.08:493.61:27-0.32:28-0.27:074:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:054.09:353.72:10-0.33:02-0.27:074:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:513.910:223.82:54-0.33:33-0.37:074:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:393.811:123.83:38-0.24:06-0.27:064:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:303.64:25-0.14:43-0.17:064:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:053.812:253.45:200.15:300.07:054:37Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:013.81:223.36:480.36:350.17:054:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:583.82:213.28:460.37:580.17:054:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:593.83:243.110:010.19:120.07:044:40Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:053.94:303.211:000.010:15-0.17:034:41Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:114.15:313.511:48-0.111:10-0.37:034:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:084.26:253.712:30-0.27:024:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:584.37:143.91:06-0.37:024:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:454.38:024.012:42-0.41:39-0.37:014:46New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:314.28:484.01:26-0.42:12-0.47:004:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:154.09:333.92:09-0.42:45-0.36:594:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:573.810:173.72:52-0.23:19-0.36:594:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:393.411:003.53:33-0.13:52-0.26:584:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:213.111:433.34:130.24:270.06:574:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:052.94:550.45:050.16:564:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:273.112:502.65:480.65:510.36:554:55First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:132.91:372.57:130.86:530.56:544:56First Quarter31Tue
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 7:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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