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 1h 13m 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 - Oct 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:373.12:053.56:220.88:241.06:396:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:323.23:023.67:370.99:470.86:406:22First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:293.44:013.79:200.810:400.56:416:20Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:303.65:054.010:350.511:270.26:426:18Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:334.06:064.311:360.26:436:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:324.57:014.612:10-0.112:29-0.16:446:15Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:254.97:524.812:51-0.31:20-0.46:456:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:155.28:434.81:32-0.52:10-0.56:466:12Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:055.39:334.82:14-0.63:03-0.56:486:10Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:575.310:254.62:58-0.53:56-0.36:496:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:495.111:174.43:43-0.44:48-0.16:506:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:424.84:28-0.15:410.26:516:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:114.112:384.45:130.27:190.66:526:04Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:073.81:364.06:030.59:130.76:536:02Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:043.72:343.77:100.810:120.76:546:01Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:023.63:323.59:370.911:000.76:555:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:593.54:313.410:380.911:340.76:565:58Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:583.65:293.411:100.811:490.66:575:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:553.76:203.411:420.66:595:55Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:433.97:033.512:050.512:180.57:005:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:254.07:413.612:310.312:550.37:015:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:034.18:173.61:020.21:340.27:025:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:394.28:533.61:360.22:140.17:035:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:154.19:303.62:100.12:550.27:045:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:514.010:083.52:450.23:350.27:065:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:303.910:493.43:190.24:130.47:075:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:113.811:333.33:540.34:480.57:085:43Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:563.74:300.45:240.67:095:42Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:223.212:463.65:090.56:080.77:105:41First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:143.31:403.65:570.77:200.87:115:39First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:103.42:373.67:050.89:030.67:135:38First Quarter31Mon
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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