Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 11:56 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 5:46 pm (3.7 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 - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:264.38:544.82:330.01:55-0.25:377:59New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:164.59:424.73:13-0.12:46-0.25:387:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:064.510:284.43:47-0.13:36-0.15:397:56Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:544.511:134.14:150.04:230.15:407:55Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:414.311:573.74:430.15:050.45:417:54Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:284.15:120.25:480.65:427:53Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:433.41:163.95:440.46:370.95:437:51First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:293.12:043.66:220.67:471.15:447:50First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:172.92:533.47:120.89:141.15:457:49First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:062.73:453.38:211.010:201.15:467:48First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:592.74:463.29:331.011:141.05:477:46Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:012.75:513.310:360.95:487:45Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:022.96:423.512:020.811:32 AM0.75:497:44Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:523.17:233.812:450.612:210.55:507:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:343.48:004.01:240.51:060.45:517:41Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:153.78:374.12:010.31:490.35:527:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:553.99:164.22:360.12:310.25:537:38Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:374.19:574.13:080.03:130.25:547:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:204.210:424.03:390.03:550.25:557:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:054.311:293.94:100.04:370.35:567:33Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:524.34:420.05:200.55:577:32Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:193.712:444.25:190.16:110.75:587:30Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:143.51:404.16:040.38:050.85:597:29Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:123.42:394.17:030.510:110.86:017:27Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:123.33:434.08:280.611:160.66:027:26Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:153.44:524.19:560.56:037:24Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:223.66:004.312:100.511:09 AM0.36:047:23Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:243.96:584.412:540.312:080.16:057:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:184.27:474.51:310.212:590.06:067:19New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:074.58:324.52:000.11:44-0.16:077:18New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:544.69:164.42:270.02:29-0.16:087:16New Moon31Sun
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 8:51 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 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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