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 : 5:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 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 - Aug 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:344.18:014.91:370.01:03-0.35:377:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:264.48:525.02:24-0.21:58-0.45:387:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:184.79:425.03:10-0.32:53-0.45:397:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:094.810:324.83:52-0.33:49-0.35:407:56Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:004.811:214.44:28-0.24:42-0.15:417:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:514.75:01-0.15:320.25:427:53Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:114.012:434.55:330.16:270.55:437:52First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:023.61:374.26:080.48:050.85:447:51First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:553.32:313.96:520.69:480.95:457:50First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:493.13:283.77:550.810:471.05:467:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:442.94:293.59:110.911:331.05:477:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:452.95:353.510:150.95:487:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:493.06:323.512:060.911:10 AM0.85:497:44Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:433.17:173.712:340.811:59 AM0.75:507:43Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:273.37:563.81:050.612:440.55:517:42Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:073.58:313.91:380.51:260.45:527:40Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:443.79:053.92:130.32:080.45:537:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:213.89:393.82:470.22:500.45:547:37Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:573.810:153.73:190.23:310.45:557:36Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:343.910:533.63:490.24:080.55:567:34Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:133.911:343.44:160.24:430.65:577:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:543.84:450.35:180.75:587:31Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:203.312:413.85:180.35:590.95:597:30Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:113.21:333.85:590.47:021.06:007:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:073.12:313.86:550.59:381.06:017:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:063.23:333.98:160.610:510.86:027:25Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:093.34:414.09:430.511:470.56:037:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:163.55:504.310:570.26:047:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:193.96:504.612:340.212:00-0.16:057:20Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:154.47:424.81:150.012:56-0.36:067:19New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:064.78:314.91:54-0.21:48-0.46:077:17New Moon31Tue
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 3:23 pm — 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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