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 : 6:06 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 12:27 am (3.4 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:432.73:183.27:571.110:161.16:087:15First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:372.74:183.29:261.011:131.06:097:13Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:392.85:243.410:360.86:107:11Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:433.16:213.712:000.711:34 AM0.66:127:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:383.57:084.112:400.512:240.36:137:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:263.97:514.31:170.21:100.16:147:06Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:114.28:354.51:520.01:550.06:157:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:574.59:214.52:26-0.22:42-0.16:167:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:434.710:084.43:02-0.33:31-0.16:177:01Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:314.810:584.23:38-0.34:200.06:187:00Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:214.711:503.94:15-0.25:090.26:196:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:144.54:550.06:040.56:206:56Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:453.71:114.35:380.38:290.76:216:54Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:433.52:134.16:320.59:590.76:226:53Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:433.43:163.97:550.811:020.76:236:51Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:453.44:233.89:530.811:540.66:246:49Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:493.45:313.811:100.66:256:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:523.76:293.912:370.511:59 AM0.56:266:46Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:473.97:164.01:080.412:370.46:276:44Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:344.27:584.11:250.31:110.36:286:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:174.38:364.01:400.21:470.26:296:41New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:574.49:143.92:030.22:250.26:306:39New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:374.39:523.72:320.13:050.26:316:37New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:154.210:303.53:030.23:450.36:326:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:524.011:083.33:370.34:240.46:336:34Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:303.711:483.14:110.45:020.66:346:32Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:103.54:450.65:420.96:356:30Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:312.912:553.35:200.76:311.16:366:29First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:192.81:473.26:020.98:171.36:376:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:122.82:433.27:021.19:491.26:386:25First Quarter30Tue
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 3:16 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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