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 4h 35m 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:342.74:502.710:580.710:550.76:257:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:342.85:493.011:380.511:470.56:237:08Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:223.06:363.312:140.36:217:09Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:023.27:173.612:330.212:470.16:207:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:403.47:553.91:150.11:20-0.16:187:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:193.68:344.11:55-0.11:51-0.26:167:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:003.69:154.32:35-0.22:24-0.36:157:13New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:443.69:594.33:16-0.23:00-0.36:137:14New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:303.610:464.23:57-0.13:38-0.26:117:15Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:193.511:364.14:380.04:19-0.16:107:16Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:123.45:210.25:040.06:087:17Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:313.91:083.36:150.45:550.26:077:18First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:313.82:073.38:500.57:050.46:057:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:333.73:063.410:020.48:590.46:037:21First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:353.64:073.610:530.310:300.36:027:22First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:393.65:103.811:350.211:330.16:007:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:423.76:104.212:070.05:597:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:383.87:034.512:24-0.112:34-0.15:577:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:283.87:514.71:07-0.21:01-0.25:567:26Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:133.88:364.71:47-0.31:31-0.25:547:27Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:583.79:204.52:25-0.22:05-0.25:537:28Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:423.610:054.33:04-0.22:43-0.15:517:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:263.510:494.03:430.03:230.15:507:30Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:113.311:333.64:210.24:040.25:487:31Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:553.15:000.44:450.45:477:32Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:193.312:422.95:420.65:280.75:467:33Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:083.11:312.86:350.86:180.95:447:35Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:582.92:212.87:570.97:341.05:437:36Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:472.83:102.89:150.99:171.05:417:37Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:362.84:023.010:040.710:260.85:407:38Third Quarter30Fri
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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