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 3h 25m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:564.010:174.23:04-0.43:22-0.56:155:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:463.911:084.13:49-0.33:59-0.46:145:34Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:383.74:35-0.14:41-0.26:125:35Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:034.012:353.55:340.15:310.06:115:36First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:003.81:333.38:090.36:420.26:095:37First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:013.72:333.39:310.28:150.26:075:38First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:043.73:363.310:320.19:340.16:065:39Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:123.74:403.511:220.010:360.06:045:41Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:163.85:393.712:03-0.16:025:42Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:104.06:304.012:32-0.16:015:43Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:584.07:174.212:07-0.312:54-0.25:595:44Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:414.09:014.212:47-0.42:19-0.26:586:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:244.09:454.22:27-0.42:49-0.36:566:46Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:053.810:274.03:07-0.33:22-0.26:546:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:463.611:083.83:48-0.33:56-0.26:536:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:263.311:493.54:28-0.14:310.06:516:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:063.15:080.15:060.26:496:51Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:303.312:492.85:490.35:430.46:486:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:143.11:342.76:390.66:260.66:466:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:012.92:222.67:560.77:290.76:446:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:512.83:132.69:250.89:000.76:426:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:462.94:092.710:280.610:150.66:416:56Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:473.05:112.911:200.411:150.46:396:57Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:493.26:093.312:040.26:376:58Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:413.67:003.712:070.112:44-0.16:366:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:283.97:474.112:53-0.21:22-0.36:347:00New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:134.18:324.41:38-0.41:59-0.56:327:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:004.39:194.62:23-0.52:37-0.66:317:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:484.310:084.63:10-0.63:17-0.66:297:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:374.210:584.63:59-0.53:58-0.56:277:05Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:294.111:504.44:46-0.44:39-0.46:267:06Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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