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 08m at 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:292.94:093.59:010.810:260.95:377:59First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:232.95:063.49:570.811:150.85:387:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:222.96:033.510:490.75:397:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:173.06:513.712:010.711:39 AM0.65:407:55Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:043.27:323.812:430.512:260.55:417:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:453.58:104.01:250.41:090.35:427:53Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:253.68:484.12:050.31:510.35:437:52Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:053.89:274.22:440.22:320.25:447:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:473.910:084.23:200.13:130.25:457:49Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:314.010:524.13:540.13:540.35:467:48Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:164.011:384.04:260.14:340.35:477:47Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:034.14:580.15:170.55:487:45Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:283.912:544.15:350.26:070.65:497:44Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:213.71:484.16:210.37:240.75:507:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:183.62:454.17:220.49:410.75:517:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:163.63:454.28:410.410:550.55:527:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:183.64:504.39:550.311:530.35:537:38Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:233.85:574.511:010.25:547:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:264.06:564.712:420.211:59 AM0.05:557:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:214.37:494.81:250.012:52-0.25:567:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:124.68:384.82:04-0.11:40-0.25:577:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:014.79:254.72:40-0.12:28-0.25:587:31New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:494.710:124.53:14-0.13:15-0.15:597:29Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:374.610:574.23:470.04:000.16:007:28Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:244.411:423.94:200.14:420.36:017:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:114.14:530.35:240.56:027:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:273.612:583.95:280.46:100.86:037:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:143.31:473.66:070.77:101.06:047:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:023.12:363.46:570.98:371.16:057:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:502.93:263.38:071.09:511.06:067:18First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:412.94:213.39:221.010:470.96:077:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:08 am — 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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