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 3h 19m 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 - Apr 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:533.23:213.09:300.69:040.66:237:07Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:523.34:213.210:310.410:240.36:227:08Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:573.55:253.611:220.111:280.06:207:09Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:003.86:254.012:07-0.26:197:10Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:574.27:194.412:23-0.312:50-0.46:177:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:484.48:094.81:14-0.61:31-0.66:157:13New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:384.68:595.02:05-0.72:13-0.76:147:14New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:294.69:505.02:58-0.82:57-0.76:127:15New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:204.510:424.93:51-0.73:42-0.66:107:16Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:124.311:344.74:43-0.54:26-0.46:097:17Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:054.05:34-0.25:10-0.16:077:18Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:294.31:003.86:380.25:590.26:067:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:263.91:573.68:540.47:000.56:047:20First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:243.62:543.410:010.49:000.76:027:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:233.43:523.410:530.510:350.76:017:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:243.24:513.411:340.511:140.65:597:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:253.25:503.511:570.511:440.55:587:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:203.26:413.712:100.45:567:26Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:053.37:243.912:190.312:330.35:557:27Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:443.48:034.012:550.21:040.15:537:28Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:213.58:414.01:340.01:370.15:527:29Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:573.59:174.02:140.02:120.05:507:30Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:343.49:533.92:550.02:470.15:497:31Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:123.410:303.83:360.03:220.15:477:32Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:513.311:093.74:140.13:570.25:467:33Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:333.211:513.54:500.34:310.35:457:34Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:183.15:240.45:090.45:437:35Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:393.41:083.16:040.55:530.55:427:36Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:313.42:023.27:040.66:530.75:417:37Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:273.42:573.48:410.68:300.75:397:38Third Quarter30Sat
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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