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 3h 34m at 6:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (3.7 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 - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:593.12:412.98:500.98:010.85:397:39First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:543.13:363.19:550.89:330.75:377:40First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:523.24:343.410:400.510:400.55:367:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:543.45:343.711:210.311:380.25:357:42Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:573.66:304.212:000.05:347:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:533.97:214.612:30-0.212:39-0.25:327:44Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:444.18:104.91:20-0.41:18-0.45:317:45Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:354.29:005.12:11-0.62:00-0.55:307:46Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:264.29:515.13:04-0.62:44-0.45:297:47Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:184.210:445.03:58-0.53:32-0.35:287:48Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:124.011:394.74:52-0.34:20-0.15:277:49Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:063.95:470.05:100.25:267:50Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:354.31:023.77:040.36:060.55:257:52Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:344.02:003.68:490.47:510.75:247:53Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:333.72:583.69:500.510:180.75:237:54Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:313.53:563.610:360.511:140.65:227:55Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:293.44:553.611:060.511:560.65:217:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:273.35:523.811:240.45:207:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:203.36:423.912:220.511:47 AM0.35:197:57Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:063.37:244.012:440.412:170.25:187:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:473.48:034.11:130.312:510.25:177:59New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:263.48:404.11:480.21:270.15:178:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:053.49:164.02:260.22:050.15:168:01New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:443.39:533.93:070.22:440.25:158:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:243.210:313.73:480.33:240.35:148:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:053.211:103.64:270.44:030.45:148:04Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:473.111:533.55:020.64:420.55:138:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:333.15:370.75:230.65:138:05Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:403.41:223.16:180.86:120.75:128:06First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:323.42:143.27:230.87:220.85:118:07First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:253.43:073.48:490.78:590.85:118:08First Quarter31Tue
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 10:11 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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