Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 4:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 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 - Aug 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:234.06:524.812:290.111:52 AM-0.15:377:59Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:204.37:475.01:18-0.112:47-0.35:387:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:134.68:395.12:06-0.21:39-0.45:397:57New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:044.79:295.02:53-0.32:31-0.45:407:56New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:554.810:194.83:36-0.23:23-0.35:417:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:454.711:074.54:14-0.14:13-0.15:427:53Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:354.511:554.14:470.04:590.25:437:52Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:264.35:190.25:440.55:447:51Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:443.81:174.15:540.46:350.85:457:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:343.52:083.86:350.67:491.05:467:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:243.23:003.67:300.89:171.05:477:47First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:143.03:533.58:380.910:161.05:487:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:072.94:503.49:410.911:040.95:497:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:062.95:503.510:360.811:480.75:507:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:043.16:403.611:280.75:517:42Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:523.37:213.812:300.612:160.55:527:40Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:343.57:593.91:100.41:000.45:537:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:133.78:354.11:490.31:420.35:547:37Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:523.89:134.12:270.22:230.25:557:36Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:324.09:534.13:030.13:030.25:567:34Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:144.010:364.13:360.13:430.35:577:33Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:584.111:214.04:070.14:220.35:587:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:444.14:400.15:020.45:597:30Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:093.812:344.15:150.25:470.66:007:28Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:023.71:274.15:580.36:500.76:017:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:583.62:244.16:540.49:140.86:027:25Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:563.63:244.18:110.510:360.66:037:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:573.64:284.29:340.411:350.46:047:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:023.85:354.410:440.26:057:20Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:054.16:374.612:240.211:46 AM0.06:067:19Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:024.47:314.81:070.012:39-0.26:077:17New Moon31Fri
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 2:07 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 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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