Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 14m at 12:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:55 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:102.92:423.56:580.89:391.16:087:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:072.93:433.68:240.810:460.96:097:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:093.14:503.89:540.711:400.66:107:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:173.35:574.111:050.46:117:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:203.76:544.512:270.312:050.16:127:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:154.27:444.81:080.012:59-0.26:137:07Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:054.68:334.91:48-0.21:51-0.36:147:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:544.99:214.92:26-0.42:44-0.46:157:04Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:445.110:114.73:05-0.43:38-0.36:167:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:345.111:014.43:44-0.44:31-0.26:177:00Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:254.911:524.04:21-0.25:220.16:186:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:184.65:000.06:190.56:196:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:463.71:144.25:410.38:440.86:206:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:433.42:133.96:300.710:020.96:216:53Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:413.23:153.67:430.911:010.96:226:52Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:403.14:203.49:321.011:510.86:236:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:423.25:283.410:450.96:246:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:453.36:243.512:280.811:30 AM0.86:256:46Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:383.57:073.612:490.712:090.66:266:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:223.77:443.71:030.612:470.56:276:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:013.98:183.81:240.41:250.46:286:41New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:374.08:513.71:500.32:050.36:296:40New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:134.19:253.62:190.22:460.36:306:38New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:474.110:003.52:490.23:260.36:316:36Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:224.010:373.43:190.34:040.46:326:34Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:593.911:173.23:490.34:400.66:336:33Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:393.74:190.45:130.76:346:31Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:023.112:263.64:530.55:520.96:356:29First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:533.01:203.55:330.76:531.16:366:28First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:493.02:203.56:270.89:221.16:376:26First 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 3:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 (90% 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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