Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:06 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 12:27 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:424.46:103.612:17-0.37:084:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:384.67:023.81:08-0.47:084:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:314.77:544.012:24-0.62:00-0.47:084:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:224.68:444.01:16-0.72:49-0.47:084:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:124.59:354.02:08-0.63:29-0.37:084:27Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:014.210:253.92:59-0.44:01-0.27:084:28Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:483.811:153.83:46-0.24:30-0.17:084:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:353.44:310.15:000.17:074:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:063.612:233.15:210.45:360.37:074:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:573.41:112.86:260.66:230.47:074:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:473.21:592.57:560.77:220.57:074:33Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:373.12:502.49:030.78:220.57:064:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:333.03:482.39:550.69:170.57:064:35Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:343.04:492.410:440.510:100.47:064:36Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:303.15:412.611:290.411:000.27:054:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:163.36:252.812:110.27:054:38Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:553.57:053.012:530.17:044:39New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:323.67:443.112:290.01:340.07:044:41New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:103.78:253.31:10-0.12:13-0.17:034:42New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:483.79:083.41:51-0.12:48-0.27:024:43New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:293.79:513.52:31-0.13:18-0.27:024:44Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:123.610:363.53:12-0.13:46-0.27:014:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:583.511:243.63:520.04:17-0.27:004:47Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:483.34:370.24:54-0.17:004:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:153.612:433.15:330.35:410.06:594:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:103.61:413.07:250.46:470.16:584:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:083.72:412.99:200.38:060.16:574:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:133.73:473.010:300.29:200.06:564:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:233.84:543.211:280.010:27-0.26:564:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:304.05:543.512:17-0.26:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:264.26:463.81:02-0.36:544:57Full Moon31Sat
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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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