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 53m 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 - Jan 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:423.211:043.13:330.24:120.17:084:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:213.011:453.04:140.44:450.27:084:23Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:022.84:570.65:200.37:084:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:283.012:472.75:520.86:050.47:084:25First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:143.11:362.67:290.87:070.47:084:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:023.22:292.68:540.78:130.37:084:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:563.33:292.79:560.59:130.17:084:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:593.44:342.910:510.310:10-0.17:074:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:043.75:343.211:400.011:04-0.37:074:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:014.16:283.512:27-0.27:074:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:534.47:183.81:15-0.47:074:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:434.68:094.012:45-0.72:03-0.57:064:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:334.69:004.21:37-0.82:49-0.67:064:34Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:244.69:514.32:30-0.73:30-0.67:064:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:144.310:434.23:23-0.64:07-0.57:054:37Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:054.011:374.14:15-0.44:42-0.37:054:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:583.65:11-0.15:20-0.17:044:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:324.012:533.26:380.26:100.27:044:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:283.81:493.08:420.47:210.37:034:41Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:263.62:472.89:520.48:350.47:034:42Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:283.53:492.710:480.49:330.47:024:44Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:353.44:532.811:310.410:240.37:024:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:343.45:482.912:000.37:014:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:243.56:343.112:230.27:004:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:063.67:173.312:500.16:594:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:453.77:573.312:300.01:230.06:594:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:223.68:363.41:11-0.11:58-0.16:584:51New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:583.59:133.41:53-0.12:33-0.26:574:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:333.49:503.32:35-0.13:06-0.26:564:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:083.210:263.33:150.03:36-0.16:554:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:453.011:043.23:510.24:040.06:544:56Waxing 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 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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