Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 8:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:113.98:393.31:100.02:140.26:494:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:503.99:213.21:470.02:530.26:504:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:333.810:063.22:260.13:290.36:514:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:183.710:543.23:050.14:030.46:524:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:073.611:453.23:460.24:410.56:534:12Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:003.64:330.45:320.56:544:12Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:403.212:563.55:310.57:050.56:554:12Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:353.41:533.57:030.58:210.36:564:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:323.72:523.58:420.49:100.16:564:12Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:313.93:543.69:520.19:55-0.16:574:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:334.34:583.710:52-0.210:40-0.36:584:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:314.65:553.811:45-0.411:25-0.46:594:13Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:254.96:483.912:34-0.57:004:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:175.07:394.012:09-0.51:23-0.57:004:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:084.98:294.012:55-0.52:13-0.47:014:13New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:594.79:203.91:41-0.43:01-0.37:024:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:504.410:103.72:30-0.33:43-0.17:024:14Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:404.111:013.53:17-0.14:230.17:034:14Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:313.711:533.44:040.25:030.37:034:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:223.44:520.55:520.57:044:15First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:473.21:133.15:530.76:560.57:054:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:393.12:022.97:420.97:550.57:054:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:303.12:522.79:010.88:410.57:054:17First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:223.13:452.69:510.79:230.47:064:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:173.24:412.710:350.510:060.37:064:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:083.35:302.811:170.410:490.17:074:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:533.56:142.911:580.211:300.07:074:19Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:323.66:543.112:390.17:074:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:103.87:343.212:11-0.11:200.07:074:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:503.88:163.312:51-0.22:020.07:074:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:313.98:593.31:31-0.22:430.07:084:22Full Moon31Thu
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 11:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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