Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 12:43 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:533.47:063.512:190.412:410.36:247:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:353.57:473.712:460.21:040.16:227:08New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:133.68:263.81:200.11:340.06:217:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:493.69:023.91:570.02:06-0.16:197:10New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:253.59:373.92:37-0.12:40-0.16:177:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:013.410:123.83:170.03:15-0.16:167:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:383.310:473.73:560.03:480.06:147:13Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:163.111:243.54:310.24:210.16:127:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:583.05:040.34:540.26:117:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:063.412:442.95:370.55:320.46:097:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:543.31:352.96:180.76:190.56:087:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:493.22:302.97:480.87:280.66:067:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:473.33:273.19:490.79:050.56:047:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:483.44:293.310:460.510:230.36:037:21Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:543.65:323.711:320.211:280.06:017:22Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:593.96:314.212:14-0.16:007:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:564.27:244.612:24-0.412:54-0.45:587:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:484.48:145.01:16-0.61:33-0.55:577:25Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:384.59:045.12:08-0.72:13-0.65:557:26Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:294.49:545.13:01-0.82:55-0.55:547:27Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:204.310:464.93:54-0.63:38-0.45:527:28Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:124.011:384.64:45-0.44:21-0.25:517:30Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:043.85:34-0.15:050.15:497:31Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:334.212:593.56:310.35:520.45:487:32Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:303.91:563.48:390.56:540.75:467:33Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:293.52:523.29:500.610:060.95:457:34Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:273.33:503.210:380.611:020.85:447:35Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:273.24:493.311:090.611:330.75:427:36Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:273.15:473.411:290.511:560.65:417:37Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:193.26:373.611:540.45:407:38Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:53 am — 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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