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 3h 36m at 10:29 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:503.91:263.36:350.46:130.26:247:07First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:513.72:253.39:190.57:300.46:227:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:533.73:253.310:250.49:260.46:217:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:573.64:283.511:160.210:490.26:197:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:033.65:313.811:580.111:490.06:177:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:053.76:294.112:290.06:167:12Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:583.87:204.412:37-0.212:54-0.16:147:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:453.98:074.61:18-0.31:19-0.26:127:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:293.88:514.61:57-0.31:48-0.26:117:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:133.79:354.52:35-0.32:21-0.26:097:17Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:563.610:184.23:13-0.22:58-0.16:087:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:393.411:013.93:52-0.13:360.06:067:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:223.211:443.54:300.14:150.26:047:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:063.05:090.34:550.46:037:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:303.212:522.85:520.65:380.66:017:22Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:183.01:412.76:470.86:280.86:007:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:092.92:312.78:200.97:511.05:587:24Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:592.83:222.89:350.89:310.95:577:25Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:512.84:162.910:240.710:380.75:557:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:472.95:133.211:050.511:320.55:547:27Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:433.06:073.611:430.25:527:28Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:333.36:543.912:190.312:190.05:517:30Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:193.57:374.31:030.112:54-0.15:497:31New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:043.78:214.51:45-0.11:31-0.35:487:32New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:503.89:074.62:29-0.22:09-0.35:467:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:393.99:564.63:16-0.32:51-0.35:457:34New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:293.810:474.54:04-0.23:36-0.25:447:35Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:213.811:414.34:53-0.14:24-0.15:427:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:153.75:450.25:140.15:417:37Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:384.11:123.67:130.46:110.35:407:38First Quarter30Thu
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 2:07 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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