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 4h 58m at 4:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 pm (4.4 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 - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:544.78:204.81:44-0.11:28-0.36:087:15New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:434.89:084.82:19-0.12:16-0.36:097:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:324.99:544.62:53-0.13:02-0.26:107:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:204.810:404.33:27-0.13:480.06:117:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:074.611:264.04:010.04:300.26:127:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:544.34:350.25:120.46:137:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:123.712:424.05:110.45:550.76:147:05First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:593.41:313.75:500.66:490.96:157:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:483.12:213.46:370.88:131.16:167:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:383.03:133.37:431.09:361.16:177:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:292.94:073.29:051.010:331.06:186:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:242.95:063.310:130.911:210.86:196:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:233.16:023.511:090.86:206:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:163.36:473.712:040.611:59 AM0.66:216:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:013.67:273.912:420.412:440.46:226:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:423.98:054.11:190.21:250.26:236:50Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:234.28:454.21:530.12:060.16:246:48Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:044.39:284.22:270.02:470.16:256:46Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:484.410:134.23:02-0.13:290.16:266:45Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:334.511:004.13:37-0.14:100.26:276:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:224.411:514.04:130.04:530.36:286:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:134.34:530.15:400.56:296:40Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:453.81:094.25:380.36:460.76:306:38Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:433.72:084.16:330.59:320.76:316:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:423.73:094.17:550.610:380.66:326:34Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:423.74:134.19:350.511:310.46:336:33Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:453.95:184.210:490.46:346:31Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:484.16:194.312:140.211:47 AM0.26:356:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:444.47:124.412:480.112:350.06:366:28Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:354.77:594.51:150.01:17-0.16:376:26New Moon30Sun
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 8:19 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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