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 2h 19m 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 - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:364.48:584.32:000.21:540.16:097:14New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:204.49:394.12:280.22:350.16:107:13New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:024.310:194.03:010.13:180.26:117:11Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:444.110:583.73:350.24:000.36:127:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:243.911:373.54:100.34:410.46:137:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:043.74:450.45:230.66:147:06Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:173.312:463.55:200.66:070.86:157:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:013.11:313.45:570.77:071.06:167:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:483.02:183.36:450.98:421.16:177:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:372.93:093.37:591.09:561.06:186:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:303.04:053.49:250.910:510.86:196:57Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:293.25:073.610:310.711:390.66:206:56Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:313.46:063.911:280.56:216:54Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:283.86:574.212:210.312:180.26:226:52Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:194.27:454.51:000.01:050.06:236:51Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:064.68:324.71:39-0.21:51-0.26:246:49Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:544.89:214.82:18-0.42:40-0.36:256:47Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:435.010:114.72:58-0.43:30-0.36:266:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:345.011:024.53:39-0.44:21-0.26:276:44Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:264.911:554.34:21-0.25:120.16:286:42Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:204.75:040.06:110.46:296:40Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:504.01:174.45:510.38:400.66:306:39Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:483.82:174.26:490.59:580.66:316:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:473.73:184.08:280.710:570.56:326:35Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:473.74:213.910:140.711:470.56:336:33Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:493.75:253.811:130.66:346:32Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:493.96:223.912:260.511:51 AM0.56:356:30Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:434.17:104.012:500.412:250.46:366:28Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:304.27:524.01:020.312:590.36:376:27New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:124.38:314.01:220.21:350.26:386:25New Moon30Fri
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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