Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 8:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 2:36 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:242.94:063.210:040.710:210.75:397:39First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:193.05:023.510:470.511:170.45:377:40Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:193.15:573.811:270.35:367:41Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:173.46:484.212:070.212:060.15:357:42Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:083.67:354.512:53-0.112:45-0.15:347:43Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:573.98:234.71:38-0.31:25-0.35:327:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:464.09:114.82:25-0.42:07-0.35:317:45Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:374.110:024.93:15-0.42:53-0.35:307:46Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:284.110:544.84:06-0.43:41-0.25:297:47Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:214.111:484.64:56-0.24:31-0.15:287:48Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:164.05:470.05:230.15:277:49Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:444.31:123.96:530.26:240.45:267:50Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:424.12:103.98:330.38:530.65:257:51Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:393.83:073.99:360.310:220.55:247:52Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:373.64:054.010:190.311:210.45:237:53Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:363.55:054.010:510.35:227:54Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:363.46:034.112:090.411:19 AM0.35:217:55Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:313.56:554.212:440.311:51 AM0.25:207:56Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:203.57:414.31:090.312:270.15:197:57New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:043.68:244.21:350.21:040.15:187:58New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:473.69:054.12:070.21:440.15:177:59New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:303.69:464.02:450.22:250.15:178:00New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:123.510:253.83:260.23:080.25:168:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:543.411:043.64:060.33:510.35:158:02Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:363.311:433.44:450.44:340.45:148:03Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:183.25:230.55:160.65:148:04Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:243.31:033.26:000.66:020.85:138:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:083.21:493.26:450.77:010.95:138:05First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:543.12:373.37:480.78:290.95:128:06First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:443.13:263.58:540.69:450.85:128:07First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:373.14:193.79:470.510:450.65:118:08Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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