Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 32m at 8:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:27 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:373.01:002.66:100.76:150.46:534:57First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:222.91:482.57:500.87:200.46:524:58First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:113.02:422.59:080.78:270.36:515:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:073.13:432.610:090.59:280.26:505:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:123.24:472.811:020.310:24-0.16:495:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:163.55:453.211:490.011:17-0.36:485:04Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:103.96:363.512:33-0.26:475:05Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:004.27:253.812:06-0.51:17-0.46:465:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:484.58:144.112:55-0.72:02-0.66:445:07Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:384.59:044.21:45-0.82:45-0.66:435:09Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:274.59:554.32:37-0.83:24-0.66:425:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:184.310:464.33:28-0.74:00-0.56:415:11Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:094.011:404.14:19-0.44:36-0.36:395:12Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:033.65:14-0.15:16-0.16:385:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:354.012:593.36:460.26:090.26:375:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:333.81:563.08:480.37:290.46:355:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:333.62:552.99:580.38:540.46:345:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:373.53:592.810:550.39:580.46:335:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:443.45:033.011:390.210:470.36:315:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:433.55:563.212:090.26:305:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:313.66:433.312:300.16:285:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:143.77:253.512:050.012:540.06:275:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:533.78:053.512:43-0.11:25-0.16:265:25New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:313.78:443.61:24-0.21:59-0.26:245:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:083.69:223.52:05-0.22:33-0.26:235:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:433.49:583.42:46-0.13:07-0.26:215:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:193.210:343.33:250.03:38-0.16:205:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:573.011:123.24:020.24:080.06:185:30Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:382.811:533.14:380.44:400.26:165:32Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 12:08 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 Third 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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