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 (tomorrow) : 8:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 37m at 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 - Aug 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:443.66:214.611:140.25:377:59Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:453.87:194.812:510.112:130.05:387:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:404.18:124.91:390.01:06-0.15:397:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:314.39:024.92:26-0.11:58-0.25:407:56Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:214.49:514.83:10-0.12:49-0.15:417:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:114.410:394.53:48-0.13:390.05:427:53Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:594.311:254.24:220.04:260.25:437:52Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:474.24:540.15:090.45:447:51Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:113.912:354.05:260.35:540.75:457:50Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:573.51:233.86:010.46:470.95:467:48Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:453.22:113.66:430.68:141.15:477:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:333.02:593.47:370.89:411.15:487:46Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:222.83:493.38:410.910:381.05:497:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:162.84:463.39:430.811:270.95:507:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:162.85:483.410:400.85:517:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:133.06:403.612:120.811:33 AM0.65:527:40Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:003.27:223.812:530.612:220.45:537:39Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:433.58:014.01:330.51:070.35:547:37New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:233.78:394.12:110.31:500.25:557:36New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:053.99:204.22:470.22:330.15:567:34New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:484.010:024.23:210.13:160.15:577:33New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:324.110:474.13:520.13:590.25:587:31Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:184.211:354.04:210.14:430.25:597:30Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:074.24:530.15:280.46:007:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:253.812:584.25:300.26:230.66:017:27First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:203.61:544.26:140.47:590.76:027:25First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:183.52:524.27:150.59:540.76:037:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:183.43:544.28:400.611:040.56:047:22First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:213.45:024.210:050.56:057:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:273.66:084.412:010.411:15 AM0.36:067:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:293.97:054.612:470.212:130.26:077:17Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 4:47 am — 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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