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 6h 01m 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 - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:002.82:272.48:440.88:050.56:534:57First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:522.83:232.49:490.79:090.46:524:58Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:542.94:252.610:420.510:070.26:515:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:573.15:222.911:280.310:590.06:505:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:493.46:113.212:080.06:495:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:333.76:563.512:47-0.26:485:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:163.97:403.812:30-0.41:24-0.36:475:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:594.18:264.01:15-0.52:00-0.56:465:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:454.19:134.22:00-0.62:34-0.56:455:07Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:324.110:014.22:47-0.63:09-0.56:435:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:213.910:514.23:33-0.53:44-0.46:425:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:133.711:444.14:20-0.34:22-0.36:415:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:073.55:130.05:06-0.16:405:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:413.91:053.36:430.26:040.16:385:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:403.82:043.18:530.37:360.36:375:15Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:423.73:063.110:020.29:140.26:365:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:493.64:113.210:580.110:240.16:345:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:553.75:143.411:420.011:15-0.16:335:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:523.96:083.612:14-0.16:315:20Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:414.06:553.912:38-0.26:305:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:254.07:404.012:32-0.31:04-0.36:295:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:073.98:234.01:10-0.31:33-0.36:275:23New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:483.89:043.91:49-0.32:06-0.46:265:24New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:273.69:443.72:29-0.22:41-0.36:245:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:073.410:233.53:08-0.13:15-0.26:235:27Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:463.111:023.33:470.03:50-0.16:215:28Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:272.911:423.14:250.34:260.16:205:29Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:102.75:060.55:050.36:185:30First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:262.912:582.66:020.75:550.56:175:32First Quarter29Wed
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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