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 1h 37m 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 - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:173.02:302.58:230.78:050.56:534:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:112.93:242.59:260.69:050.56:524:59Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:112.94:252.510:190.510:000.36:515:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:093.15:202.711:060.310:500.26:505:01Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:563.36:062.911:490.111:360.06:495:03Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:363.56:473.212:300.06:475:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:133.77:273.412:19-0.21:09-0.26:465:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:513.88:083.61:00-0.31:47-0.36:455:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:313.98:503.71:40-0.32:22-0.36:445:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:143.99:343.72:20-0.32:55-0.46:435:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:583.810:203.83:00-0.33:28-0.46:425:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:453.711:093.83:40-0.24:02-0.36:405:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:363.54:230.04:41-0.26:395:13Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:013.712:313.45:150.25:29-0.16:385:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:573.71:283.36:420.36:350.16:365:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:563.72:283.29:030.38:000.16:355:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:583.73:323.310:140.19:160.06:345:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:063.84:373.511:10-0.110:21-0.26:325:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:124.05:373.711:56-0.211:17-0.46:315:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:094.26:314.012:36-0.36:295:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:594.37:204.212:06-0.61:11-0.46:285:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:474.48:084.312:51-0.61:42-0.46:265:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:324.28:554.31:36-0.62:13-0.46:255:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:174.09:404.12:20-0.52:45-0.46:245:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:013.810:253.93:02-0.43:18-0.36:225:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:443.511:103.63:42-0.23:51-0.16:215:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:273.111:563.34:230.14:260.16:195:30Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:132.95:070.35:050.36:175:31Third Quarter28Wed
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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