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 - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:282.84:563.210:460.511:200.65:397:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:243.05:503.511:240.35:377:40Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:173.16:383.912:080.412:010.15:367:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:043.47:224.212:520.212:370.05:357:42Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:493.68:064.41:340.01:14-0.25:347:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:353.78:524.62:18-0.11:53-0.25:337:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:233.89:404.63:04-0.22:35-0.25:317:45New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:133.810:314.53:53-0.13:21-0.25:307:46Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:053.811:244.44:410.04:09-0.15:297:47Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:583.75:320.14:590.15:287:48Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:204.212:543.76:390.35:550.35:277:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:184.01:523.78:300.47:110.55:267:50First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:173.82:503.89:330.49:180.55:257:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:143.73:483.910:180.310:350.45:247:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:133.54:474.110:530.311:320.35:237:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:143.45:464.311:210.25:227:54Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:123.46:414.412:180.211:48 AM0.25:217:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:043.47:294.512:550.212:200.15:207:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:503.58:144.41:280.112:550.15:197:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:353.58:584.32:020.11:330.15:187:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:183.59:424.12:390.12:140.25:177:59Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:023.410:253.93:190.22:560.35:178:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:453.311:073.74:010.33:400.45:168:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:283.211:503.44:420.44:240.55:158:02Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:123.15:230.65:070.75:148:03Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:323.312:573.06:060.75:530.95:148:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:163.11:443.06:580.86:521.05:138:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:013.02:303.18:020.88:301.15:138:05Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:462.93:173.38:590.79:491.05:128:06Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:352.94:073.59:450.510:480.85:128:07Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:313.05:023.710:290.411:400.55:118:08Waning Crescent31Mon
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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