Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:50 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 05m at 1:13 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:103.62:403.38:550.67:580.65:387:40Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:103.63:393.59:570.49:490.55:377:41Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:113.74:413.810:430.211:030.25:357:42Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:153.85:434.211:230.05:347:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:163.96:404.612:03-0.112:02-0.25:337:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:104.07:324.912:56-0.312:41-0.35:327:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:014.18:215.01:45-0.41:20-0.45:307:46New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:504.09:105.02:34-0.42:01-0.45:297:47New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:393.910:004.73:23-0.32:44-0.25:287:48New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:293.810:504.44:10-0.13:29-0.15:277:49Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:193.611:414.04:510.24:150.25:267:50Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:103.55:310.45:010.45:257:51Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:333.61:023.36:180.75:500.75:247:52First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:273.31:563.28:110.96:500.95:237:53First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:193.12:493.19:190.98:231.05:227:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:092.93:413.29:520.89:431.05:217:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:592.84:343.210:210.710:390.85:207:56Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:512.85:283.410:520.611:270.75:197:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:442.86:163.611:260.55:187:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:312.96:573.812:120.512:010.35:187:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:133.17:354.012:540.312:360.35:178:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:523.28:134.11:360.21:120.25:168:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:333.38:534.22:170.11:480.25:158:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:153.49:364.23:000.12:250.25:158:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:013.410:224.13:430.23:060.25:148:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:493.411:114.14:250.23:490.25:138:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:393.45:070.34:350.35:138:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:024.012:313.45:520.45:240.45:128:06Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:563.91:273.56:500.56:240.65:128:07Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:533.82:233.78:120.58:030.75:118:08Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:493.83:193.99:130.49:520.55:118:08Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:01 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 67% 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 (67% 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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