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 3h 20m 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:003.51:333.76:290.56:490.95:128:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:463.22:223.67:110.68:071.05:138:19First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:323.03:093.58:030.79:221.05:138:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:172.83:563.58:550.810:180.95:148:18First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:072.74:493.59:440.711:090.85:158:18Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:042.65:453.510:330.711:570.75:158:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:032.76:373.611:220.65:168:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:532.97:223.812:420.612:100.55:178:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:363.18:033.91:260.512:550.45:178:17Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:193.38:434.12:100.41:380.35:188:16Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:023.59:254.12:540.32:210.35:198:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:463.610:084.23:360.23:040.35:198:15Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:323.710:534.24:130.23:490.35:208:15Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:193.811:394.14:450.14:340.45:218:14Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:073.95:170.15:200.55:228:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:283.912:584.05:510.26:150.65:238:13Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:213.71:514.16:340.27:400.75:238:12Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:173.52:464.27:290.39:420.75:248:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:143.43:444.28:370.410:560.55:258:11Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:163.34:484.39:440.311:590.45:268:10Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:223.45:564.410:460.35:278:09Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:253.56:584.512:520.311:46 AM0.15:288:09Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:213.87:514.61:410.212:410.05:298:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:124.08:414.62:270.21:310.05:308:07New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:024.19:284.53:080.22:200.05:318:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:504.210:144.33:420.13:090.15:328:05Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:374.210:574.14:090.23:560.25:328:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:234.111:393.84:360.24:400.45:338:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:083.95:040.35:220.65:348:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:213.412:533.85:340.46:080.85:358:01First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:043.11:383.66:080.67:051.05:368:00First Quarter31Thu
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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