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 1h 05m 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 - Aug 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:214.17:494.61:320.212:420.05:377:59New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:114.38:374.62:070.11:280.05:387:57New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:594.39:234.52:380.12:130.05:397:56New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:464.310:074.33:100.12:580.05:407:55New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:324.210:504.13:420.13:430.25:417:54Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:164.111:323.84:160.24:260.35:427:53Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:013.94:490.35:090.55:437:51Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:133.512:453.75:240.45:540.75:447:50Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:563.31:303.56:010.66:470.95:457:49First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:403.12:153.46:450.78:041.05:467:48First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:252.93:013.37:460.99:241.05:477:46First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:132.93:513.38:580.910:270.95:487:45First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:062.94:483.410:010.811:200.85:497:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:073.05:483.610:570.65:507:42Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:063.36:403.912:080.611:49 AM0.45:517:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:583.67:264.212:510.312:360.25:527:39Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:453.98:114.41:310.11:210.15:537:38Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:314.28:564.62:110.02:05-0.15:557:36Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:184.49:434.72:51-0.22:52-0.15:567:35Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:064.510:314.63:30-0.23:40-0.15:577:33Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:554.611:214.54:08-0.24:280.05:587:32Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:464.64:46-0.15:170.25:597:30Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:134.212:404.55:260.06:130.46:007:29Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:084.01:364.46:120.28:310.66:017:27Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:053.82:344.37:120.410:050.66:027:26Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:043.73:354.28:370.511:080.56:037:24Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:043.64:394.19:560.56:047:22Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:083.75:444.112:010.410:59 AM0.46:057:21Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:093.96:424.212:450.411:50 AM0.36:067:19Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:034.17:314.31:180.312:330.26:077:18New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:514.38:164.31:390.31:140.16:087:16New Moon31Wed
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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