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 1h 53m 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:103.04:272.710:500.510:020.56:165:32Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:123.15:242.911:170.410:500.46:155:33Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:013.26:113.111:460.311:330.26:135:34Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:423.46:513.312:190.16:115:35New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:183.57:283.412:150.012:540.06:105:37New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:533.68:043.512:56-0.11:29-0.16:085:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:273.68:403.61:36-0.12:03-0.26:075:39New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:023.59:173.62:16-0.12:35-0.26:055:40Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:393.49:553.62:54-0.13:04-0.16:035:41Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:193.311:353.54:280.04:33-0.17:026:42Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:033.15:010.25:050.07:006:43Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:203.512:523.05:380.35:430.16:586:45First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:103.41:463.06:250.56:320.26:576:46First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:063.42:433.08:020.67:440.36:556:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:063.53:443.110:090.59:150.26:536:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:113.64:493.311:150.210:330.06:526:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:213.85:543.612:070.06:506:50Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:254.16:524.012:51-0.36:486:51Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:214.47:454.412:37-0.61:32-0.56:476:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:124.68:354.71:29-0.82:11-0.66:456:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:014.69:254.92:21-0.92:49-0.66:436:55Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:504.410:144.83:12-0.83:26-0.66:426:56Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:384.211:034.64:00-0.74:02-0.46:406:57Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:263.911:534.34:45-0.44:38-0.26:386:58Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:163.55:28-0.15:140.06:366:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:443.91:073.26:130.35:540.36:357:00Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:383.52:013.07:140.66:440.66:337:01Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:343.22:552.89:210.78:010.86:317:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:313.03:512.710:210.79:350.86:307:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:332.94:512.811:020.710:410.76:287:04Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:362.95:512.911:370.511:330.56:267:05Waning Crescent31Sun
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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