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 (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 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 - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:293.47:504.012:450.312:450.25:387:39Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:083.48:284.11:220.11:190.15:377:40Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:453.59:054.02:010.01:550.15:367:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:223.49:414.02:420.02:320.15:357:42Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:003.410:193.83:240.13:090.25:337:43Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:403.310:573.74:040.13:450.35:327:44Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:213.211:383.64:410.34:210.45:317:46Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:053.25:160.44:580.55:307:47Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:243.512:533.25:530.55:400.65:297:48Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:143.41:453.26:430.66:350.75:287:49Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:083.42:393.48:030.68:030.75:267:50Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:033.53:353.69:190.49:420.65:257:51Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:023.64:343.910:140.210:520.35:247:52Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:063.75:364.311:040.011:520.05:237:53Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:094.06:354.611:51-0.35:227:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:064.27:295.012:46-0.312:37-0.45:217:55New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:594.48:215.21:38-0.51:23-0.55:217:56New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:504.59:135.22:31-0.52:10-0.65:207:57New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:434.510:055.13:26-0.52:59-0.55:197:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:354.410:584.84:21-0.43:49-0.35:187:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:284.211:514.55:11-0.24:380.05:177:59Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:214.16:000.15:270.35:168:00Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:454.11:163.97:140.46:220.65:168:01First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:403.82:113.88:520.57:420.85:158:02First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:333.53:053.79:410.69:380.95:148:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:263.24:003.610:090.610:260.85:148:04First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:203.14:563.610:280.611:040.75:138:05Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:173.05:513.710:570.511:420.65:128:06Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:103.16:393.811:330.55:128:06Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:573.27:213.912:210.412:110.45:118:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:373.38:004.01:010.312:490.35:118:08Full Moon31Wed
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 2:12 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 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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