Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 6:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 1:14 pm (4.1 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:503.99:083.31:400.12:390.16:494:13Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:293.89:503.22:180.13:170.26:504:13Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:103.710:343.22:550.23:520.36:514:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:553.611:223.23:320.34:260.46:524:12Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:443.54:130.45:070.46:534:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:143.212:373.45:020.56:050.46:544:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:083.41:323.46:120.67:260.36:554:12First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:033.62:293.58:060.68:330.16:564:12First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:013.83:303.69:270.39:27-0.16:564:12Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:024.14:343.710:310.010:18-0.36:574:12Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:044.45:343.911:26-0.311:07-0.56:584:12Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:014.76:294.212:17-0.56:594:13Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:555.07:214.31:07-0.67:004:13Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:465.08:134.312:42-0.71:59-0.57:004:13Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:384.99:054.31:30-0.72:51-0.57:014:13Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:304.79:564.22:20-0.63:38-0.37:024:14Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:214.410:484.03:10-0.34:19-0.17:024:14Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:124.011:413.83:57-0.14:580.17:034:14Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:043.64:460.25:440.37:034:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:353.612:563.35:430.56:570.57:044:15Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:293.41:473.07:110.78:020.57:054:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:223.32:392.88:410.78:410.57:054:16Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:163.33:332.79:320.79:200.47:054:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:133.34:292.710:160.510:010.37:064:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:073.45:212.810:580.410:430.27:064:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:533.56:063.011:390.211:250.17:074:19Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:333.76:453.112:200.17:074:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:113.87:243.212:050.01:010.07:074:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:483.88:033.312:44-0.11:42-0.17:074:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:263.88:443.41:23-0.12:23-0.17:074:22New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:063.89:283.32:02-0.13:00-0.17:084:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 4:01 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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