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 3h 56m 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 - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:524.48:184.31:240.11:370.16:396:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:364.69:004.21:490.02:140.16:406:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:194.59:424.02:180.02:520.16:416:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:004.410:233.82:510.03:310.26:426:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:414.211:053.63:270.14:110.36:436:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:203.911:473.34:030.24:500.56:446:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:003.64:400.45:290.86:456:14Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:313.112:433.45:190.66:151.06:466:12Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:182.91:313.26:020.87:391.26:476:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:082.82:233.16:591.09:351.26:486:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:002.83:163.18:291.110:311.06:496:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:542.94:133.29:500.911:140.86:506:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:523.25:143.410:510.711:520.56:516:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:503.56:093.711:440.46:526:03Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:403.96:584.012:260.312:310.26:546:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:264.37:434.212:580.01:15-0.16:556:00New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:104.68:294.31:31-0.22:00-0.26:565:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:564.99:174.32:05-0.32:47-0.36:575:57New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:434.910:074.22:42-0.33:36-0.36:585:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:334.910:584.13:23-0.24:26-0.16:595:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:264.711:523.94:06-0.15:170.17:005:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:224.54:510.16:190.47:025:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:493.71:224.25:400.48:380.67:035:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:493.62:244.06:460.79:540.57:045:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:493.53:253.99:450.810:500.57:055:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:503.64:283.810:590.611:340.47:065:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:523.75:303.811:510.57:075:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:523.96:243.812:050.312:290.47:095:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:454.27:113.912:240.212:560.37:105:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:304.37:533.912:440.11:230.27:115:40Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:124.48:343.81:100.01:540.27:125:39Full Moon31Mon
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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