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 3h 40m 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 - Oct 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:534.39:093.91:510.22:140.16:396:23New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:324.39:473.82:240.12:540.26:406:21New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:104.110:253.62:590.23:360.26:416:20Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:484.011:043.43:350.24:170.46:426:18Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:263.711:443.24:100.44:560.56:436:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:073.64:450.55:350.76:446:15Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:273.112:513.45:200.76:210.96:456:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:153.01:413.36:020.87:401.16:476:12First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:073.02:343.37:011.09:181.06:486:10First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:003.13:293.48:411.010:160.86:496:08First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:573.34:293.610:040.811:030.56:506:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:583.65:313.911:060.511:450.26:516:05Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:584.06:284.212:000.16:526:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:524.57:204.512:26-0.112:49-0.16:536:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:434.98:104.71:05-0.41:37-0.46:546:00Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:325.19:004.71:46-0.52:27-0.56:555:59Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:225.29:514.72:28-0.63:19-0.46:565:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:135.210:434.53:12-0.54:13-0.36:585:56Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:065.011:364.33:58-0.35:060.06:595:54Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:014.74:44-0.16:060.37:005:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:324.012:584.35:330.28:220.57:015:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:293.81:584.06:300.69:380.57:025:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:283.72:573.88:210.810:340.57:035:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:263.73:573.610:270.811:200.57:055:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:263.74:573.511:160.711:540.57:065:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:253.85:543.511:440.67:075:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:193.96:433.612:070.512:100.57:085:43Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:064.17:253.612:210.412:410.37:095:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:474.28:043.712:470.21:160.27:105:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:254.28:413.61:180.11:540.17:125:39New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:034.29:183.61:520.12:340.17:135:38New Moon31Mon
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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