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 39m 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 - Dec 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:424.08:593.41:190.02:130.06:484:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:223.89:403.32:000.12:550.16:494:13Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:013.610:213.12:410.23:350.26:504:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:413.411:033.03:210.34:140.46:514:13Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:223.211:473.04:010.54:540.56:524:12Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:073.14:420.65:410.66:534:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:353.012:553.15:330.86:480.66:544:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:253.11:463.07:030.97:580.56:554:12First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:163.22:393.18:390.78:510.36:564:12First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:103.43:383.29:430.59:390.16:574:12Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:103.74:403.410:380.210:26-0.26:574:12Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:094.15:383.711:28-0.111:12-0.46:584:12Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:034.56:314.012:16-0.36:594:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:544.87:224.21:05-0.57:004:13Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:464.98:144.312:45-0.71:57-0.67:014:13Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:384.99:074.31:34-0.72:51-0.57:014:13Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:314.810:004.22:25-0.73:43-0.47:024:14Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:244.610:544.13:17-0.54:32-0.27:024:14Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:184.311:494.04:10-0.25:280.07:034:14Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:143.95:060.17:080.27:044:15Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:463.91:103.66:330.48:210.27:044:15Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:433.82:053.38:490.49:080.37:054:16Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:403.73:013.19:510.49:390.37:054:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:393.74:003.010:380.49:590.37:064:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:383.74:583.011:080.310:280.27:064:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:323.85:493.111:320.311:030.17:064:18Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:193.86:333.212:010.17:074:19New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:013.97:143.312:360.07:074:20New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:403.87:543.312:200.01:140.07:074:20New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:183.88:333.31:00-0.11:55-0.17:074:21New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:563.79:133.21:41-0.12:360.07:074:22Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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