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 : in 3h 27m at 11:12 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (3.7 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 - Aug 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:254.210:474.43:59-0.13:540.15:377:59Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:134.311:364.24:32-0.14:420.25:387:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:024.35:05-0.15:310.35:397:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:274.012:544.35:410.16:310.65:407:56Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:213.71:494.36:240.28:430.75:417:55Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:183.52:474.27:210.410:160.75:427:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:163.33:484.18:360.511:220.65:437:52Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:193.34:554.19:510.55:447:51Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:253.36:044.112:190.510:58 AM0.45:457:50Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:273.67:024.21:060.411:56 AM0.35:467:49Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:203.87:514.31:460.412:460.25:477:47New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:094.08:364.32:170.31:300.15:487:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:554.19:184.22:410.32:140.15:497:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:394.29:594.13:060.22:570.25:507:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:224.210:383.93:330.23:410.35:517:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:044.011:163.64:030.24:230.45:527:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:443.911:553.34:330.35:040.55:537:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:243.75:040.45:450.75:547:37Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:353.11:063.55:370.66:341.05:557:36First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:182.91:503.46:130.77:471.15:567:35First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:052.72:373.37:020.99:201.25:577:33First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:552.73:303.38:181.010:281.15:587:32First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:502.74:323.39:390.911:240.95:597:30Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:532.95:383.510:460.76:007:28Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:573.16:343.912:120.711:43 AM0.56:017:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:523.57:214.212:530.412:330.36:027:25Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:403.98:064.51:320.11:200.16:037:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:264.38:514.62:09-0.12:07-0.16:047:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:134.59:374.62:45-0.22:55-0.16:057:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:004.710:264.53:21-0.33:46-0.16:067:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:494.811:154.23:58-0.34:350.06:077:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 2:55 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA