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 2h 52m 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 - Jul 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:563.48:114.11:420.31:110.25:128:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:383.58:534.22:250.31:530.15:138:19New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:223.69:374.23:090.22:350.15:138:19New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:083.710:234.33:510.23:190.15:148:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:563.811:104.24:290.24:040.25:158:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:443.85:040.24:510.35:158:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:004.112:363.95:390.35:400.45:168:18Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:524.01:294.06:220.36:420.55:178:17First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:473.92:244.17:180.48:200.65:178:17First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:433.73:204.28:290.49:530.55:188:16First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:413.64:194.39:310.311:020.45:198:16Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:433.55:224.510:260.25:198:16Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:483.66:244.612:010.211:18 AM0.25:208:15Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:473.77:194.712:510.112:090.15:218:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:413.98:114.81:360.112:570.05:228:14Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:314.09:004.72:190.01:440.05:238:13Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:194.19:484.63:010.12:310.15:238:13Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:074.110:354.43:390.13:180.25:248:12Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:554.011:194.14:150.24:050.35:258:11Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:413.84:490.24:490.55:268:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:043.812:273.75:240.35:330.75:278:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:483.51:133.66:010.56:230.95:288:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:323.21:583.46:440.67:321.15:298:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:173.02:423.47:360.79:021.15:308:07Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:022.93:273.48:360.710:091.05:308:06Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:512.84:173.49:320.711:040.95:318:05Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:472.85:153.510:250.611:540.75:328:04Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:473.06:123.711:160.55:338:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:403.27:023.912:400.612:050.35:348:02Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:273.57:464.21:220.412:510.25:358:01New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:133.78:314.42:050.21:360.15:368:00New Moon31Sat
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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