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 2h 17m 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 - Jun 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:203.44:023.79:430.510:140.55:118:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:203.55:014.010:290.211:160.25:108:09Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:243.66:014.411:150.05:108:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:263.86:574.812:12-0.112:01-0.25:098:11Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:224.07:505.11:05-0.312:47-0.35:098:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:154.18:425.21:58-0.41:34-0.45:098:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:084.29:355.22:53-0.42:23-0.35:088:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:004.210:285.03:50-0.43:15-0.25:088:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:544.111:224.74:44-0.24:090.05:088:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:474.05:350.05:010.25:088:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:174.412:423.96:290.25:560.55:088:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:124.01:373.87:470.47:170.85:088:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:063.72:323.78:530.59:470.85:088:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:593.43:263.79:300.610:410.85:088:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:513.24:213.79:550.611:210.85:088:17Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:463.15:173.710:240.511:490.75:088:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:423.06:103.811:000.55:088:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:333.16:563.812:180.611:39 AM0.45:088:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:183.27:363.912:520.512:190.35:088:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:583.28:143.91:290.41:000.35:088:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:383.38:513.92:090.31:410.35:088:19New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:183.39:293.92:520.32:220.35:098:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:583.310:083.83:350.43:040.35:098:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:403.310:493.84:140.43:450.45:098:19Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:233.311:323.74:480.54:260.55:108:19Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:083.45:190.55:070.55:108:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:173.712:573.45:510.55:530.75:108:19First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:073.61:483.66:320.56:550.85:118:19First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:003.52:403.87:310.58:280.75:118:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:553.53:344.08:410.49:530.65:128:19First Quarter30Thu
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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