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 1h 46m 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 - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:023.61:234.05:480.47:010.86:396:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:003.52:234.06:470.69:460.76:406:22Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:593.63:254.08:170.610:470.56:416:21Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:003.74:304.19:520.511:360.36:426:19Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:043.95:364.311:030.26:436:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:064.36:354.512:170.112:010.06:446:16Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:014.67:274.612:510.012:51-0.26:456:14New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:514.98:154.61:23-0.11:37-0.36:466:12New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:395.09:014.51:54-0.22:21-0.36:476:11New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:265.09:474.32:27-0.23:05-0.26:486:09New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:134.810:344.13:03-0.13:480.06:496:07Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:004.511:203.83:400.04:290.26:506:06Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:474.24:180.25:090.46:516:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:073.512:353.84:570.55:530.76:536:03Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:563.21:263.55:390.76:490.96:546:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:483.02:193.36:291.08:251.16:556:00First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:393.03:113.17:461.19:421.06:565:58First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:312.94:053.19:211.110:310.96:575:57First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:263.05:013.210:280.911:130.76:585:55Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:223.25:543.311:210.711:510.56:595:54Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:133.56:383.512:080.57:005:52Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:563.87:183.712:270.312:500.37:025:51Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:364.17:583.91:010.11:310.27:035:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:154.38:394.01:34-0.12:110.17:045:48Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:574.59:234.02:08-0.12:520.07:055:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:414.510:093.92:43-0.23:340.07:065:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:274.510:593.93:21-0.14:160.17:075:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:174.411:513.74:020.04:590.37:095:42Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:114.24:460.15:490.57:105:41Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:463.71:084.15:350.37:450.67:115:40Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:443.62:094.06:360.59:380.57:125:38Third Quarter31Wed
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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