Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 5:26 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:26 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:143.94:560.37:270.46:484:13Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:453.81:093.66:060.68:310.46:494:13Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:413.72:043.38:410.79:150.56:504:13Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:373.62:593.19:380.79:400.56:514:13Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:343.63:553.010:130.69:550.46:524:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:313.64:513.010:400.510:230.36:534:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:233.75:403.111:120.410:580.26:544:12Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:083.86:233.211:470.211:350.16:554:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:483.97:023.312:260.16:564:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:263.97:393.312:130.01:050.06:574:12New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:023.98:183.312:510.01:470.06:584:12New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:403.88:573.31:300.02:280.06:584:12New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:183.79:383.22:080.13:060.16:594:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:583.610:203.22:460.13:410.27:004:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:403.511:063.23:240.24:140.27:014:13Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:263.411:553.24:020.34:490.37:014:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:173.44:470.55:360.37:024:14First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:473.31:113.35:470.66:420.37:034:14First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:413.52:073.37:310.67:570.27:034:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:383.73:073.49:060.48:590.07:044:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:393.94:113.510:130.19:54-0.37:044:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:424.25:143.711:10-0.210:47-0.57:054:16Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:424.66:114.012:02-0.47:054:16Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:374.87:044.212:53-0.67:064:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:304.97:564.312:27-0.81:44-0.67:064:18Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:214.98:474.31:17-0.82:36-0.67:064:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:134.79:394.32:07-0.73:23-0.47:074:19Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:044.510:314.12:58-0.54:03-0.37:074:20Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:544.111:233.93:46-0.24:40-0.17:074:20Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:453.74:340.15:180.27:074:21Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:163.712:373.35:270.46:070.47:084:22Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:26 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 17% 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 (17% 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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