Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 9:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 4:10 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:413.86:533.412:380.06:534:57New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:233.87:363.612:14-0.11:04-0.16:524:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:033.88:173.612:54-0.21:35-0.26:515:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:413.78:573.61:34-0.22:08-0.26:505:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:193.59:353.52:16-0.22:43-0.26:495:03Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:553.310:123.42:57-0.13:16-0.26:485:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:313.110:483.33:360.03:48-0.16:475:05Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:102.911:273.14:130.24:190.06:455:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:512.74:510.44:530.16:445:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:093.012:382.65:360.65:360.36:435:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:573.01:292.57:050.86:380.46:425:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:503.02:242.68:530.78:000.46:415:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:503.13:262.79:590.59:130.26:395:13Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:573.24:323.010:520.310:16-0.16:385:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:033.65:323.411:370.011:13-0.46:375:15Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:594.06:253.812:19-0.36:355:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:504.37:154.212:04-0.612:59-0.56:345:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:384.58:044.512:54-0.81:39-0.76:335:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:274.58:544.61:46-0.92:19-0.86:315:20Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:174.49:444.62:38-0.92:57-0.76:305:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:074.110:354.53:29-0.73:35-0.66:285:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:583.811:284.34:18-0.44:12-0.46:275:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:523.55:12-0.14:54-0.16:255:25Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:254.012:483.26:540.35:450.26:245:26Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:243.71:463.08:510.47:110.56:225:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:253.42:452.99:560.49:320.56:215:28Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:303.33:492.910:480.410:330.46:195:30Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:373.34:523.011:270.311:020.36:185:31Waning Crescent28Mon
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 6:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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