Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 34m at 6:06 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:443.85:300.04:470.05:387:39Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:084.212:383.66:400.35:370.35:377:40Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:063.81:363.58:330.56:390.65:367:41First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:053.52:333.49:380.69:110.85:347:43First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:033.33:303.410:260.610:270.85:337:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:593.14:283.411:010.611:080.75:327:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:563.05:253.511:190.511:390.65:317:46Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:513.06:173.711:350.55:307:47Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:383.17:013.912:110.512:010.45:287:48Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:193.17:394.012:450.412:320.35:277:49Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:563.28:154.01:220.21:060.25:267:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:333.28:514.02:010.11:410.25:257:51Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:103.29:273.92:420.12:170.25:247:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:493.210:063.83:230.22:540.35:237:53Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:303.110:473.74:030.33:320.45:227:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:133.111:313.64:410.44:100.45:217:55Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:593.05:170.64:500.55:207:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:193.512:493.15:570.75:350.65:207:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:113.51:433.26:530.76:330.85:197:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:053.52:373.48:170.68:080.85:187:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:013.53:333.69:200.49:490.65:178:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:593.54:314.010:080.210:590.35:168:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:023.65:334.310:530.011:590.05:168:01Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:053.76:314.711:39-0.25:158:02Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:033.97:255.012:53-0.212:25-0.35:148:03New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:564.08:185.11:45-0.31:11-0.45:148:04New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:484.19:105.02:39-0.31:59-0.35:138:05New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:404.110:044.83:36-0.22:49-0.25:128:06New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:324.010:574.64:31-0.13:42-0.15:128:07Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:243.911:504.25:210.14:330.15:118:07Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:173.86:110.45:240.45:118:08Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:31 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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