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 1h 34m at 5:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:13 am (3.3 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 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:253.82:033.47:360.67:040.55:387:40First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:243.73:003.69:210.58:500.55:377:41First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:233.73:593.810:110.310:170.35:357:42First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:243.75:004.110:510.211:220.15:347:43Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:283.76:014.511:300.05:337:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:283.86:564.812:18-0.112:08-0.15:327:45Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:213.97:474.91:06-0.312:46-0.25:307:46Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:113.98:364.91:52-0.31:26-0.25:297:47Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:593.99:254.82:37-0.32:07-0.25:287:48Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:483.810:144.53:21-0.12:510.05:277:49Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:363.711:024.24:030.03:360.15:267:50Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:243.611:513.84:430.24:210.35:257:51Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:133.45:220.45:050.65:247:52Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:403.51:033.26:050.65:530.85:237:53Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:303.21:543.17:010.76:541.05:227:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:183.02:433.18:120.88:311.15:217:55Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:052.93:313.29:090.79:501.05:207:56Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:532.84:203.39:540.610:460.85:197:57Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:442.85:123.410:350.511:350.75:187:58Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:392.96:033.611:160.45:187:59Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:293.06:483.912:200.511:56 AM0.35:178:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:143.27:304.11:030.312:360.15:168:01New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:573.48:124.21:440.21:150.15:158:02New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:413.58:554.32:270.11:550.05:158:03New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:273.69:424.33:120.12:370.05:148:03New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:153.710:314.33:570.13:220.05:138:04Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:053.711:214.34:400.24:090.15:138:05Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:563.75:220.24:580.25:128:06Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:144.112:503.86:070.35:520.45:128:07First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:094.01:463.97:090.47:040.55:118:08First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:053.82:424.08:300.48:560.55:118:08First Quarter31Wed
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 9:32 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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