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 5h 41m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:543.15:303.410:580.811:470.56:396:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:513.46:213.711:490.56:406:22Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:413.87:074.012:250.312:350.36:416:20Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:264.27:504.21:010.11:170.16:426:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:104.58:344.41:36-0.12:00-0.16:436:17Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:544.79:204.42:12-0.22:44-0.16:446:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:414.810:094.42:49-0.33:30-0.16:456:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:304.811:004.23:28-0.34:170.06:466:12Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:214.711:524.14:10-0.15:050.26:476:10Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:154.54:540.06:000.46:486:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:483.91:134.35:420.38:290.66:506:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:473.82:144.16:430.59:520.56:516:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:463.73:154.08:270.710:490.46:526:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:473.84:183.910:150.611:380.46:536:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:493.95:214.011:180.46:546:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:504.16:194.012:160.312:030.36:555:59Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:444.37:094.112:400.212:390.26:565:58Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:324.57:544.112:580.11:130.16:575:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:164.68:364.11:210.11:490.06:585:55New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:594.69:173.91:510.02:260.07:005:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:404.49:583.82:240.03:060.17:015:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:224.210:393.63:010.13:470.27:025:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:024.011:203.43:390.24:280.37:035:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:433.74:170.45:090.57:045:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:033.212:263.44:560.65:520.77:055:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:483.01:123.35:370.86:480.97:075:45First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:362.92:013.26:251.08:211.07:085:43First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:262.92:523.17:451.19:340.97:095:42First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:183.03:443.29:251.010:240.77:105:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:123.24:413.310:310.811:060.47:115:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:103.55:393.611:250.511:460.27:125:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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