Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 3:54 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 10:32 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Aug 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:233.312:573.55:370.56:120.85:377:59First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:053.11:403.46:140.67:121.05:387:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:493.02:253.47:010.78:371.15:397:56First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:362.93:133.48:070.89:501.05:407:55First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:282.94:063.59:180.810:490.85:417:54Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:263.05:073.610:200.611:410.65:427:53Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:293.26:073.911:160.45:437:52Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:283.67:004.312:280.412:080.25:447:50Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:213.97:494.61:110.112:570.05:457:49Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:104.38:374.81:53-0.11:45-0.25:467:48Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:594.59:254.92:35-0.32:34-0.25:477:46Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:494.710:154.83:18-0.43:25-0.25:487:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:404.811:064.73:59-0.34:17-0.15:497:44Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:314.711:574.44:39-0.35:080.15:507:42Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:244.65:19-0.16:050.35:517:41Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:524.11:204.56:030.18:090.65:527:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:483.92:184.36:570.49:500.65:537:38Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:453.73:174.18:130.610:540.65:547:36Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:443.54:194.09:350.611:490.55:557:35Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:463.55:243.910:370.65:567:33Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:483.66:244.012:340.511:27 AM0.55:577:32Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:443.87:144.11:070.512:100.45:587:30Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:324.07:574.11:250.412:500.35:597:29New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:164.18:384.11:430.31:300.26:017:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:584.29:174.12:100.22:110.26:027:26New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:394.19:553.92:420.22:530.26:037:24New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:194.010:323.83:170.23:360.36:047:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:573.911:093.63:520.24:180.46:057:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:363.811:473.44:250.34:580.56:067:19Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:153.64:570.45:380.76:077:18Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:283.212:583.55:300.66:230.96:087:16First 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 1:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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