Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 35m at 6:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:353.45:492.911:430.311:040.26:534:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:233.56:343.112:100.26:524:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:043.67:163.212:430.16:515:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:433.67:553.312:27-0.11:190.06:505:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:203.68:333.31:08-0.11:57-0.16:495:03New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:563.69:103.31:50-0.12:34-0.16:485:04New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:323.49:483.32:32-0.13:08-0.16:475:05Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:083.310:263.23:100.03:39-0.16:455:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:463.111:063.23:470.14:080.06:445:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:283.011:503.24:220.34:380.16:435:09Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:162.95:010.45:160.16:425:10First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:393.21:082.85:570.66:090.26:405:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:313.22:042.87:540.67:240.26:395:13First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:293.33:052.99:240.48:410.16:385:14First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:343.54:113.110:280.29:49-0.16:375:15Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:423.85:153.411:23-0.110:50-0.46:355:16Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:454.26:123.812:11-0.46:345:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:404.57:044.212:58-0.66:325:19Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:314.77:554.412:39-0.91:43-0.76:315:20Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:214.78:464.61:32-1.02:27-0.76:305:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:114.69:374.62:25-0.93:07-0.76:285:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:014.310:284.43:16-0.83:42-0.56:275:24Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:514.011:194.24:05-0.54:16-0.36:255:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:423.64:53-0.14:51-0.16:245:26Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:133.912:353.25:510.25:330.26:225:27Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:083.61:292.98:030.56:310.56:215:28Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:053.32:252.79:210.67:530.66:195:30Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:043.13:242.710:130.69:050.66:185:31Waning Crescent28Thu
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 9:16 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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