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 : 6:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 34m at 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 - Oct 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:385.111:024.43:38-0.34:28-0.26:396:24Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:314.911:554.14:19-0.15:200.06:406:22Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:264.75:010.16:210.46:416:20Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:513.81:244.45:470.48:390.66:426:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:503.62:254.16:450.79:580.66:436:17First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:493.53:263.99:390.910:560.66:446:15First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:493.44:303.711:000.811:430.66:456:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:513.55:333.711:480.76:466:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:523.76:273.812:160.512:160.66:476:10Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:443.97:123.912:330.512:370.56:486:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:284.07:523.912:490.31:050.46:496:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:084.28:303.91:150.21:390.36:516:06Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:464.29:073.81:450.12:170.26:526:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:224.29:443.72:190.12:560.26:536:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:584.110:223.52:530.13:360.36:546:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:343.911:013.33:290.24:150.46:555:59Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:103.711:423.14:040.34:510.66:565:58Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:503.64:390.55:270.86:575:56Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:273.012:363.45:160.66:071.06:585:55Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:162.91:293.45:590.87:311.17:005:53Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:103.02:253.47:000.99:391.07:015:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:053.13:233.58:370.910:300.77:025:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:033.34:243.610:000.611:120.47:035:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:043.75:273.911:040.311:510.17:045:48Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:034.16:264.211:590.07:055:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:574.67:194.412:28-0.212:50-0.37:065:45New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:475.08:094.61:06-0.41:40-0.57:085:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:365.28:594.61:45-0.52:31-0.67:095:42New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:265.39:514.42:26-0.53:24-0.57:105:41New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:185.210:434.23:09-0.44:17-0.37:115:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:114.911:364.03:55-0.25:09-0.17:125:38Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:01 pm — 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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