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 : 9:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 3:17 am (3.1 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:034.59:274.32:150.02:330.16:097:14Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:474.510:094.12:470.03:140.26:107:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:294.310:513.93:220.03:540.36:117:11Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:114.111:333.63:580.14:340.56:127:09Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:523.84:340.35:130.76:137:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:153.312:343.65:110.45:560.96:147:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:003.11:193.45:510.66:521.16:157:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:483.02:073.26:400.88:421.26:167:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:372.92:573.27:511.010:021.16:177:01Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:292.93:513.29:140.910:551.06:186:59Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:253.04:513.310:200.811:380.76:196:58Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:253.35:503.611:170.66:206:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:203.66:413.912:170.512:070.36:216:54Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:084.07:264.112:520.212:530.16:226:52New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:534.48:114.31:250.01:38-0.16:236:51New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:384.78:574.41:59-0.12:23-0.26:246:49New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:254.89:454.42:35-0.23:10-0.26:256:47New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:134.910:354.33:13-0.23:59-0.16:266:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:044.811:274.13:53-0.24:470.06:276:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:574.74:350.05:380.36:286:42Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:213.912:534.55:200.26:500.66:296:40First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:183.81:534.36:120.59:130.76:306:39First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:183.62:544.17:320.710:210.66:316:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:183.63:574.010:060.711:140.56:326:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:193.75:004.011:150.611:550.46:336:33Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:223.96:004.012:020.46:346:32Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:214.16:524.112:240.312:360.36:356:30Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:114.37:374.112:440.21:050.36:366:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:554.58:194.11:070.11:360.26:376:27Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:374.59:004.01:360.12:100.26:386:25Full Moon30Sun
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 6:15 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 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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