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 : 5:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 12:19 pm (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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:263.612:493.95:260.36:020.76:087:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:193.51:423.96:100.47:110.96:097:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:153.42:404.07:100.59:360.86:107:12Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:143.53:414.08:330.510:490.66:117:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:163.64:474.29:540.411:450.46:127:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:223.85:544.411:030.16:137:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:244.26:534.712:330.112:04-0.16:147:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:194.57:464.91:15-0.112:57-0.36:157:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:114.88:365.01:55-0.21:48-0.46:167:02New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:005.09:254.92:33-0.32:39-0.46:177:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:505.010:134.63:10-0.23:28-0.36:186:58Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:394.911:004.33:45-0.24:15-0.16:196:57Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:284.711:484.04:200.04:590.26:206:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:184.34:550.25:420.56:216:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:383.61:094.05:320.56:320.86:226:51First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:293.32:023.76:140.77:521.06:236:50First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:213.12:563.47:111.09:361.16:246:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:143.03:523.38:341.110:281.06:256:46First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:103.04:523.39:511.011:100.96:266:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:093.05:513.410:500.911:490.76:276:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:053.26:393.511:410.76:286:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:513.57:183.712:260.512:260.56:296:39Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:313.77:533.91:020.31:080.46:306:38Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:083.98:294.01:360.21:490.26:316:36Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:454.19:074.02:100.12:290.26:326:34Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:244.29:474.02:420.03:080.26:336:33Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:054.310:313.93:140.03:470.26:346:31Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:494.211:173.83:470.14:240.36:356:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:364.24:220.15:030.56:376:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:073.712:274.15:020.25:490.66:386:26Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:01 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 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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