Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 06m at 1:35 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Mar 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:413.01:002.66:190.66:000.56:155:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:312.91:522.67:560.77:200.56:135:34Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:253.02:492.79:100.68:440.46:125:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:263.13:522.910:080.49:510.26:105:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:323.44:553.210:580.110:48-0.16:095:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:313.75:523.711:42-0.211:40-0.46:075:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:224.16:424.112:23-0.56:055:40New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:114.47:314.412:28-0.61:04-0.76:045:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:594.68:204.61:17-0.81:46-0.86:025:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:494.69:114.72:08-0.82:27-0.86:005:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:394.410:014.62:59-0.73:09-0.75:595:44Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:314.210:544.53:49-0.53:49-0.55:575:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:243.95:40-0.35:32-0.26:556:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:494.21:203.66:480.16:200.16:546:48First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:473.92:173.49:160.37:260.36:526:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:463.63:153.310:260.39:140.56:506:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:483.44:163.211:240.310:390.46:496:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:533.35:193.312:110.36:476:52Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:573.46:173.512:440.36:456:53Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:493.57:073.712:030.21:000.26:446:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:333.67:503.812:380.11:140.16:426:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:133.68:313.91:15-0.11:400.06:406:56Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:513.69:103.91:53-0.22:11-0.16:396:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:273.69:473.92:33-0.22:45-0.16:376:59Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:033.510:243.83:14-0.23:20-0.16:357:00Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:403.311:003.63:55-0.13:540.06:347:01Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:173.111:383.44:330.04:260.16:327:02Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:573.05:090.24:580.26:307:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:193.312:422.95:460.45:340.46:297:04Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:053.21:312.96:310.66:180.56:277:05Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:573.12:252.97:530.77:250.66:257:06Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:47 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 37% 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 (37% 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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