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 : 5:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 12:56 pm (3.2 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 - Dec 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:384.07:563.212:330.11:400.16:494:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:184.08:393.21:100.12:220.16:504:13New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:013.99:243.21:480.13:030.26:514:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:473.910:123.22:280.13:430.36:524:12Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:353.811:023.23:110.24:230.36:534:12Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:273.711:563.33:560.35:080.46:544:12Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:213.64:470.46:100.46:554:12First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:523.41:173.65:580.67:280.36:564:12First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:483.62:143.58:020.58:250.26:564:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:453.83:143.49:270.39:120.06:574:12Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:454.14:173.410:310.19:58-0.16:584:12Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:474.35:183.511:25-0.110:45-0.36:594:13Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:454.66:133.612:14-0.27:004:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:384.77:043.81:01-0.37:004:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:294.77:533.812:16-0.41:48-0.27:014:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:204.58:433.81:02-0.42:35-0.17:024:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:104.39:323.71:50-0.33:170.07:024:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:584.010:213.52:38-0.23:530.27:034:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:463.711:113.43:250.04:270.37:034:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:333.44:100.35:050.47:044:15Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:023.212:203.14:590.55:490.57:054:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:533.11:062.86:000.86:480.67:054:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:423.11:522.67:290.97:460.67:054:17Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:303.12:382.58:440.88:350.57:064:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:203.13:312.49:410.79:200.57:064:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:143.24:292.510:320.510:050.37:074:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:073.35:232.611:180.310:500.27:074:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:543.56:092.812:010.27:074:20Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:363.76:513.012:440.17:074:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:173.87:343.212:140.01:270.07:074:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:004.08:173.312:55-0.12:11-0.17:084:22New Moon31Tue
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 3:23 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 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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