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 1h 10m 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 - Feb 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:253.01:472.57:240.77:040.46:534:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:122.92:362.48:480.78:080.56:524:59First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:032.83:322.49:500.69:070.46:515:00Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:032.94:332.510:420.510:030.36:505:01Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:053.05:282.711:280.310:540.16:495:03Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:543.36:143.012:110.26:475:04Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:373.56:573.212:510.06:465:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:173.77:393.412:25-0.31:31-0.16:455:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:583.98:233.61:08-0.42:08-0.26:445:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:414.09:083.81:51-0.42:43-0.36:435:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:264.09:553.82:35-0.43:14-0.36:415:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:133.910:433.93:19-0.43:45-0.36:405:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:023.711:343.94:04-0.34:19-0.26:395:13Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:553.54:54-0.14:58-0.16:385:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:283.812:513.26:000.25:490.16:365:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:253.81:503.18:060.37:030.26:355:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:253.72:513.09:350.28:320.26:345:18Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:313.73:573.110:400.19:480.16:325:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:403.85:023.211:320.010:51-0.16:315:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:424.05:593.512:15-0.16:295:21Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:344.16:493.812:51-0.26:285:23New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:224.27:363.912:26-0.31:21-0.26:265:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:064.28:224.01:08-0.41:50-0.36:255:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:494.09:064.01:50-0.42:21-0.36:235:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:313.89:493.82:31-0.32:53-0.36:225:27Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:123.510:303.63:12-0.23:26-0.26:205:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:533.211:113.43:510.03:59-0.16:195:30Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:352.911:523.24:300.24:330.16:175:31Waxing Crescent28Mon
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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