Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 11:56 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:313.04:573.011:130.511:100.46:247:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:333.25:573.411:530.26:227:08Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:283.56:503.812:030.112:30-0.16:207:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:173.87:374.312:51-0.11:05-0.36:197:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:034.08:234.61:37-0.41:41-0.56:177:11New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:514.19:104.82:24-0.52:19-0.66:157:13New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:404.19:594.83:14-0.52:59-0.56:147:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:304.010:504.74:04-0.53:43-0.46:127:15Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:223.811:444.44:54-0.34:28-0.36:107:16Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:173.65:480.05:150.06:097:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:414.11:143.57:370.36:090.36:077:18First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:423.82:133.49:200.47:310.56:067:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:443.63:133.410:220.410:010.56:047:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:463.44:133.411:120.411:080.46:027:21Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:493.35:153.611:520.311:540.36:017:22Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:493.36:123.812:160.35:597:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:403.47:014.012:270.312:300.25:587:24Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:243.47:444.212:550.212:490.15:567:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:043.48:244.21:260.11:160.05:557:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:433.49:024.12:010.01:490.05:537:28Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:213.39:404.02:380.02:240.15:527:29Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:003.210:173.83:180.03:010.15:507:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:393.110:553.63:580.13:390.35:497:31Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:183.011:353.44:370.34:160.45:477:32Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:002.95:150.54:540.55:467:33Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:193.212:462.85:550.75:340.75:457:34Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:073.11:362.86:500.96:230.85:437:35Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:593.02:292.98:280.97:470.95:427:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:533.13:233.19:330.79:330.85:417:37Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:483.24:203.410:200.510:420.65:397:38Waning 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 3:00 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 84% 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 (84% 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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