Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 0m at 6:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:453.86:164.711:160.05:128:19Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:454.07:124.812:490.012:08-0.15:138:19Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:394.28:054.91:37-0.112:56-0.25:138:19New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:304.38:554.92:24-0.11:44-0.25:148:18New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:204.39:444.73:09-0.12:32-0.25:158:18New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:104.310:324.53:500.03:200.05:158:18Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:594.211:194.24:250.14:080.15:168:17Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:474.04:570.24:530.45:178:17Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:053.912:353.95:300.35:380.65:178:17Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:513.61:243.76:070.56:290.85:188:16First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:373.32:123.66:520.67:371.05:198:16First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:223.12:593.57:490.78:571.05:208:15First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:082.93:473.48:510.810:010.95:208:15First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:572.84:393.49:450.710:560.85:218:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:522.85:363.510:360.611:460.65:228:14Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:503.06:273.711:250.55:238:13Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:423.27:123.912:320.512:110.45:248:12Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:283.47:544.11:150.312:550.35:248:12Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:113.68:364.31:580.21:370.25:258:11Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:563.89:194.42:400.12:200.15:268:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:424.010:044.43:200.03:040.15:278:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:294.110:514.43:590.03:490.15:288:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:174.211:404.34:350.04:340.25:298:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:074.25:110.05:220.35:308:07Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:324.11:004.25:500.16:170.55:318:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:264.01:554.26:390.27:540.75:328:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:223.82:524.37:430.39:570.65:338:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:203.73:514.38:570.311:050.55:348:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:213.64:554.310:020.35:358:02Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:263.76:004.412:020.311:00 AM0.25:358:01Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:273.96:584.512:510.211:54 AM0.15:368:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:11 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 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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