Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:14 pm (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 - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:033.37:193.812:260.412:240.25:387:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:413.47:563.91:010.312:570.15:377:40New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:183.48:314.01:390.21:310.15:367:41New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:543.49:054.02:180.12:060.05:357:42New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:323.49:413.92:590.12:420.15:337:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:113.310:193.93:380.23:180.15:327:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:523.310:593.74:150.33:540.25:317:46Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:363.211:443.64:480.44:310.35:307:47Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:233.15:210.55:110.45:297:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:343.61:153.26:020.65:590.55:287:49First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:283.52:103.37:090.77:040.65:267:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:253.63:063.49:080.68:420.65:257:51First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:243.64:043.710:050.410:060.45:247:52First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:263.75:054.010:510.211:130.15:237:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:313.86:064.411:35-0.15:227:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:314.07:014.812:11-0.212:17-0.35:217:55Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:264.27:535.11:04-0.412:58-0.45:217:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:184.38:445.21:55-0.51:41-0.45:207:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:094.39:355.22:48-0.52:25-0.45:197:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:004.210:274.93:41-0.43:11-0.25:187:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:524.011:194.64:30-0.23:590.05:178:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:433.85:160.04:460.25:168:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:124.212:363.76:020.35:330.55:168:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:063.81:313.57:010.66:290.85:158:02Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:003.52:253.48:400.78:051.05:148:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:533.33:183.39:260.710:011.05:148:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:453.14:123.39:570.710:420.95:138:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:393.05:073.410:300.611:210.85:128:06Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:343.06:003.611:050.55:128:06Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:243.16:443.712:000.611:43 AM0.45:118:07Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:073.27:233.912:400.512:210.35:118:08Waning 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 10:08 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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