Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 3:54 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:58 pm (4.7 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 - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:104.16:313.812:42-0.26:534:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:594.27:183.91:11-0.26:524:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:454.18:044.012:38-0.41:38-0.36:515:00Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:284.08:493.91:20-0.42:08-0.36:495:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:113.99:333.82:03-0.42:40-0.36:485:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:513.610:163.62:46-0.33:13-0.26:475:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:313.410:583.43:27-0.23:47-0.16:465:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:113.111:403.24:080.04:210.06:455:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:532.94:510.34:570.26:445:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:243.012:362.75:420.55:400.46:425:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:102.91:232.56:560.76:410.56:415:11Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:572.92:122.58:230.78:000.56:405:12Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:502.93:082.59:290.69:080.46:395:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:513.04:102.710:250.410:060.26:375:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:533.25:113.011:130.110:590.06:365:16Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:463.56:033.411:56-0.111:46-0.36:355:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:323.96:503.712:36-0.36:335:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:184.27:374.012:31-0.51:16-0.56:325:19New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:044.38:244.21:16-0.61:56-0.66:305:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:514.49:134.32:03-0.72:35-0.76:295:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:404.310:024.32:51-0.63:14-0.66:285:23Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:304.110:544.33:39-0.53:52-0.56:265:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:233.911:484.14:27-0.34:33-0.36:255:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:183.65:240.05:20-0.16:235:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:453.91:163.47:550.26:240.16:225:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:443.72:143.39:190.27:570.36:205:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:463.63:163.210:210.29:190.26:195:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:533.54:203.311:130.110:200.16:175:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 7:26 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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