Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 00m at 9:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:54 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Sep 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:493.97:224.31:180.412:300.26:087:15Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:394.28:074.41:490.31:150.16:097:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:264.48:504.32:120.21:570.16:107:12New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:104.59:314.22:350.12:380.16:117:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:544.410:114.03:010.13:200.26:127:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:364.310:513.73:310.14:010.36:137:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:174.111:313.44:020.24:410.46:147:05Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:573.94:350.35:200.66:157:04Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:123.112:393.65:080.56:030.96:167:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:552.91:243.45:450.77:001.16:177:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:432.82:133.26:290.98:421.26:186:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:332.73:063.17:371.110:041.26:196:57First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:262.74:053.29:131.111:011.06:206:55Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:252.85:103.310:260.911:470.86:216:53Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:283.16:073.611:250.76:226:52Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:253.46:543.912:260.512:150.46:236:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:123.87:374.21:010.21:000.26:246:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:574.28:204.41:350.01:440.06:256:46Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:414.59:054.42:08-0.22:29-0.16:266:45Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:264.79:524.32:43-0.33:17-0.16:276:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:144.810:414.23:19-0.34:050.06:286:41Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:034.711:333.93:57-0.24:530.16:296:39Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:554.64:370.05:450.46:306:38Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:273.712:524.35:210.27:340.76:316:36Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:253.51:544.16:130.59:390.76:326:34Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:263.42:583.97:280.710:440.76:336:33Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:273.44:033.89:390.811:370.66:346:31Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:303.55:113.811:010.66:356:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:343.76:113.912:210.511:53 AM0.56:366:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:314.07:004.012:520.412:310.36:386:26Waning Crescent30Wed
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 12:34 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 67% 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 (67% 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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