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 2h 15m 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 - Jan 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:303.312:553.15:390.66:230.47:084:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:213.21:442.97:120.87:220.47:084:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:123.12:332.78:460.88:140.47:084:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:033.13:252.69:380.79:010.47:084:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:583.14:222.610:230.69:470.37:084:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:533.25:162.711:060.410:320.27:084:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:413.36:012.811:470.311:160.07:084:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:223.56:423.012:280.17:074:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:013.67:223.11:090.17:074:30Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:403.78:033.212:40-0.21:510.07:074:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:203.88:463.31:21-0.22:310.07:074:33Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:023.89:313.42:02-0.23:070.07:064:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:463.810:173.42:44-0.23:390.07:064:35Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:323.711:053.43:26-0.14:090.07:064:36Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:213.611:573.54:100.04:440.07:054:37Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:143.45:010.15:280.17:054:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:513.61:103.36:110.36:280.17:044:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:463.72:083.28:030.37:440.17:044:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:453.83:093.19:290.28:530.07:034:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:483.94:153.210:350.09:54-0.17:034:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:544.15:193.311:31-0.210:51-0.37:024:44Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:544.36:153.612:20-0.37:014:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:484.57:063.81:05-0.47:014:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:384.57:563.912:31-0.51:48-0.47:004:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:274.48:443.91:19-0.52:27-0.46:594:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:144.29:323.92:07-0.53:02-0.36:584:50Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:004.010:193.72:52-0.33:34-0.26:574:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:443.611:053.53:35-0.14:06-0.16:574:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:293.311:513.34:170.14:400.06:564:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:143.05:010.45:180.26:554:55First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:383.11:002.75:570.66:040.36:544:56First Quarter31Mon
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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