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 4h 50m 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:394.19:553.52:280.13:150.27:145:37New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:163.910:343.43:040.23:560.37:155:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:553.811:153.23:400.34:340.47:165:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:353.611:593.14:160.45:110.67:185:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:203.54:520.55:490.77:195:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:473.112:103.44:330.75:410.86:204:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:393.11:033.45:250.87:150.86:214:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:333.21:593.56:490.98:290.66:224:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:293.52:573.68:350.79:200.36:244:28Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:283.83:583.89:450.410:060.06:254:27Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:294.15:004.010:430.110:51-0.36:264:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:274.55:564.311:35-0.211:34-0.56:274:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:214.96:494.512:25-0.46:284:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:125.27:404.512:18-0.61:16-0.56:304:23Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:035.28:314.51:02-0.72:09-0.56:314:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:555.19:244.41:49-0.63:04-0.46:324:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:484.910:174.22:38-0.43:56-0.26:334:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:424.611:114.03:27-0.24:490.16:344:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:374.24:160.16:250.46:364:19Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:073.812:343.85:100.48:020.56:374:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:043.71:303.56:290.78:570.56:384:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:013.62:253.38:590.89:380.56:394:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:573.53:213.29:470.710:000.56:404:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:543.64:173.110:160.610:140.56:414:16Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:503.75:103.110:460.510:410.36:424:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:393.85:553.211:210.411:140.26:444:15Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:213.96:353.311:580.211:490.16:454:14New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:594.07:133.412:370.16:464:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:364.07:503.412:260.01:170.06:474:14New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:123.98:283.41:030.01:580.16:484:13New Moon30Wed
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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