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 1h 52m 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 - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:242.75:180.65:180.36:155:33First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:403.11:152.66:220.76:130.46:135:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:333.02:102.68:270.77:330.46:125:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:313.13:112.79:410.68:530.36:105:36First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:383.34:173.010:380.310:000.06:095:37Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:473.65:193.411:260.011:00-0.36:075:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:474.06:133.812:09-0.26:055:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:394.38:044.21:50-0.57:046:41Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:284.58:534.51:44-0.82:31-0.67:026:42Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:184.69:434.72:36-0.93:11-0.77:006:43Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:074.510:334.73:28-0.93:50-0.76:596:44Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:574.311:244.64:20-0.74:28-0.56:576:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:493.95:10-0.55:04-0.36:556:47Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:174.412:423.66:02-0.15:440.06:546:48Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:124.11:373.37:190.26:310.36:526:49Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:103.72:343.09:330.47:420.66:506:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:113.43:332.910:410.510:040.76:496:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:143.34:352.911:350.511:220.66:476:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:223.25:393.012:150.46:456:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:223.36:343.212:380.46:446:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:093.47:203.412:200.312:560.36:426:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:493.58:013.612:530.21:210.16:406:56New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:263.68:383.71:300.01:510.06:396:58New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:023.69:143.82:08-0.12:24-0.16:376:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:373.59:493.72:48-0.12:58-0.16:357:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:123.410:243.73:28-0.13:30-0.16:347:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:493.210:593.64:060.04:020.06:327:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:273.111:373.54:400.24:330.16:307:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:102.95:120.35:060.26:287:04Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:203.312:582.85:460.55:440.36:277:05First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:103.31:502.86:320.76:340.56:257:06First Quarter31Tue
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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