Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 50m at 11:57 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:212.84:483.011:050.710:340.66:247:07Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:222.95:453.111:320.511:250.56:227:08Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:153.06:353.412:030.46:217:09Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:573.17:163.612:110.312:350.26:197:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:343.37:533.812:540.11:080.16:177:11Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:093.48:293.91:35-0.11:410.06:167:12Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:453.59:064.02:16-0.12:13-0.16:147:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:233.59:444.02:56-0.12:46-0.16:127:15Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:043.510:264.03:35-0.13:190.06:117:16Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:483.411:103.94:120.03:530.06:097:17Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:353.411:583.84:480.14:320.16:087:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:263.35:270.25:140.26:067:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:513.71:213.36:160.46:060.36:047:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:493.72:183.47:400.57:180.56:037:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:483.73:173.59:250.49:100.46:017:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:493.74:183.810:240.210:370.26:007:23Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:533.85:224.111:120.011:42-0.15:587:24Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:574.06:224.411:54-0.25:577:25Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:544.17:164.712:36-0.312:35-0.45:557:26Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:454.38:064.91:25-0.41:14-0.55:547:27New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:344.38:555.02:11-0.51:53-0.55:527:29New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:234.29:444.82:58-0.42:34-0.45:517:30New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:114.110:324.53:42-0.33:17-0.35:497:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:003.911:214.24:23-0.14:00-0.15:487:32Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:493.75:010.24:430.25:467:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:103.812:393.45:390.45:270.45:457:34Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:003.41:303.36:260.66:170.75:447:35First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:513.22:223.17:410.87:250.95:427:36First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:413.03:133.19:090.88:530.95:417:37First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:312.84:053.19:560.710:020.85:407:38First Quarter30Sat
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 3:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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