Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 30m at 12:43 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:284.35:573.911:41-0.211:30-0.56:494:13Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:214.76:484.112:29-0.46:504:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:114.97:404.312:15-0.61:19-0.56:514:13Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:025.08:324.31:00-0.72:13-0.56:524:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:555.09:244.31:49-0.73:08-0.56:534:12Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:484.810:184.22:40-0.54:01-0.36:534:12Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:424.511:134.03:31-0.34:55-0.16:544:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:384.24:240.06:220.26:554:12Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:093.912:353.95:240.37:550.36:564:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:073.81:313.67:360.58:520.36:574:12Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:043.72:273.39:120.59:340.36:584:12Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:013.73:243.210:070.510:000.36:594:13Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:003.74:223.110:460.410:160.36:594:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:573.85:173.111:110.410:430.27:004:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:483.86:043.211:380.311:160.17:014:13Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:313.96:463.312:100.17:024:13New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:123.97:263.312:460.07:024:14New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:503.98:053.312:310.01:260.07:034:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:283.88:443.31:110.02:070.07:034:15New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:063.79:233.21:510.02:490.07:044:15Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:443.610:033.12:310.13:270.17:044:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:233.410:453.13:100.24:020.27:054:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:043.311:303.03:470.34:350.37:054:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:493.24:260.45:130.37:064:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:183.112:393.15:130.66:030.47:064:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:093.21:323.16:250.77:140.37:064:18First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:023.42:283.28:160.68:210.17:074:19First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:583.63:283.29:320.39:18-0.17:074:20Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:003.84:333.410:330.110:12-0.37:074:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:034.25:343.711:28-0.211:05-0.67:074:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:014.56:294.012:19-0.57:084:22Full 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 3:53 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 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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