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 1h 18m 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:503.810:133.32:40-0.13:350.07:084:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:353.711:003.43:190.04:070.07:084:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:233.611:513.44:000.14:440.07:084:25Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:163.54:480.25:300.17:084:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:453.51:113.45:510.46:340.17:084:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:413.62:083.47:450.47:500.07:084:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:383.83:093.39:210.28:55-0.17:084:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:413.94:143.410:290.09:53-0.37:074:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:464.25:173.611:25-0.210:48-0.57:074:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:474.46:133.912:15-0.47:074:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:414.67:054.11:03-0.57:074:33Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:324.77:564.212:28-0.71:50-0.57:064:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:224.68:464.21:16-0.72:34-0.57:064:35Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:114.49:354.12:04-0.63:11-0.47:064:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:594.210:243.92:51-0.53:44-0.27:054:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:463.811:133.73:36-0.24:16-0.17:054:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:333.44:200.04:500.17:044:40Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:033.512:203.15:070.35:300.37:044:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:533.31:082.86:050.66:210.47:034:42Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:433.11:562.67:270.77:270.57:024:43Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:343.02:462.58:430.78:290.57:024:44Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:283.03:412.59:410.69:230.47:014:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:273.04:402.610:320.410:140.37:004:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:213.25:332.811:190.211:020.17:004:48Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:063.46:173.012:020.16:594:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:463.66:583.212:43-0.16:584:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:243.87:393.412:27-0.21:24-0.26:574:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:043.98:213.51:08-0.32:02-0.36:564:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:453.99:053.61:49-0.32:39-0.36:554:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:293.99:513.72:29-0.33:13-0.36:544:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:153.910:393.73:11-0.33:46-0.36:534:57Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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