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 1h 50m 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:583.99:164.52:470.12:210.05:377:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:464.110:034.53:280.03:08-0.15:387:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:344.210:514.54:060.03:560.05:397:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:234.311:414.34:410.04:450.15:407:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:144.35:150.15:350.25:417:54Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:334.11:084.35:530.26:360.55:427:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:283.92:034.36:400.38:240.65:437:52First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:253.73:004.37:440.510:030.65:447:51First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:233.54:004.39:020.511:100.55:457:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:243.45:054.210:090.55:467:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:293.56:094.312:050.411:09 AM0.45:477:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:303.77:064.412:510.312:010.35:487:45Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:233.97:554.51:280.312:480.25:497:44Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:114.08:414.51:580.21:310.25:507:43Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:574.19:254.42:280.22:140.25:517:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:424.110:074.23:010.22:580.25:527:40Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:264.110:484.03:350.23:410.35:537:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:083.911:283.74:090.24:240.45:547:37Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:493.84:430.35:050.65:557:35Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:093.412:303.65:180.45:480.85:567:34Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:513.21:113.55:540.56:391.05:577:32Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:353.01:553.46:350.78:021.15:587:31Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:212.92:413.37:310.89:341.15:597:29Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:102.83:313.38:430.910:381.06:007:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:052.94:293.49:500.811:310.86:017:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:073.05:343.610:500.66:027:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:073.36:323.912:170.611:44 AM0.46:037:23Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:593.77:214.212:580.412:330.16:047:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:474.08:074.51:370.11:20-0.16:057:20New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:344.38:544.72:160.02:07-0.26:067:18New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:224.69:424.72:55-0.22:56-0.36:077:17New Moon31Tue
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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