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 5h 06m 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:565.09:204.82:31-0.32:41-0.46:087:15New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:455.110:084.53:07-0.33:32-0.36:097:14Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:355.010:564.23:42-0.24:21-0.16:107:12Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:244.811:443.94:16-0.15:050.26:117:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:144.44:510.25:490.56:127:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:343.51:074.05:270.46:400.96:137:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:263.22:023.76:100.79:011.16:147:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:213.02:593.47:071.010:151.16:157:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:162.94:003.38:371.111:001.16:167:02First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:142.95:043.210:011.111:341.06:177:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:173.06:033.411:000.96:186:59Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:133.26:483.512:040.811:48 AM0.86:196:57Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:593.47:253.712:350.612:320.66:206:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:373.77:593.81:060.41:130.46:216:53Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:133.98:323.81:380.21:530.36:226:52Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:484.19:073.82:090.12:330.36:236:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:244.19:453.72:390.13:120.36:246:48Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:024.210:273.63:100.13:490.46:256:47Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:434.111:113.53:410.14:240.56:266:45Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:284.04:140.24:590.66:276:43Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:003.412:183.94:520.35:410.86:286:41Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:533.31:143.95:370.46:451.06:296:40Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:513.32:153.86:340.69:450.96:306:38Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:513.33:183.98:000.710:450.76:316:36Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:533.54:244.09:420.511:320.46:326:35Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:573.85:304.210:560.36:336:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:004.26:294.412:120.211:57 AM0.06:346:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:554.67:214.512:460.012:50-0.26:356:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:464.98:094.51:17-0.21:38-0.36:366:28New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:345.18:564.41:49-0.32:25-0.36:376:26New Moon30Thu
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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