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 34m 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 - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:114.710:314.63:33-0.23:47-0.26:087:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:014.811:224.44:10-0.24:37-0.16:097:13Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:524.74:47-0.15:280.16:107:12Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:144.112:464.65:260.16:290.46:117:10First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:103.81:434.46:100.48:390.66:127:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:073.62:424.27:100.610:080.66:137:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:063.53:444.18:470.811:100.66:147:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:073.44:494.010:230.76:157:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:123.55:544.012:020.511:25 AM0.66:167:01Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:133.76:504.112:420.512:080.56:177:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:053.97:364.21:080.412:440.46:186:58Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:514.18:184.21:270.31:190.36:196:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:344.28:584.21:510.21:570.26:206:55Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:154.29:374.02:210.22:370.26:216:53Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:544.110:163.82:550.13:180.36:226:51Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:334.010:543.63:300.13:590.46:236:49Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:103.911:333.44:040.24:380.56:246:48Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:473.74:380.45:170.76:256:46Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:133.212:273.55:130.55:570.96:266:44Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:583.01:113.45:490.76:521.16:276:43Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:462.92:013.36:360.98:561.26:286:41Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:382.92:553.37:471.010:121.16:296:39Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:333.03:533.49:150.911:040.86:316:37Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:323.24:573.610:250.711:480.66:326:36Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:353.56:003.911:240.46:336:34Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:313.96:544.312:280.312:160.16:346:32Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:224.47:434.61:050.01:05-0.26:356:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:104.78:314.71:41-0.21:54-0.46:366:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:585.09:204.72:19-0.42:44-0.46:376:27New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:485.110:114.62:58-0.43:36-0.46:386:25Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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