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 (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:243.410:463.33:230.03:52-0.16:534:57Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:083.211:313.33:580.14:220.06:524:59Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:553.14:370.34:590.06:515:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:203.312:483.15:270.45:480.16:505:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:143.41:443.06:520.56:580.16:495:02First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:103.52:443.18:520.48:160.06:485:04First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:133.63:483.210:050.29:26-0.26:475:05Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:203.94:543.511:05-0.110:30-0.46:455:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:254.25:543.811:56-0.411:27-0.76:445:07Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:224.56:474.112:43-0.66:435:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:154.77:394.412:20-0.91:30-0.76:425:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:054.78:294.51:12-0.92:14-0.76:415:11Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:554.69:204.52:04-0.92:54-0.76:395:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:444.410:104.42:54-0.83:29-0.56:385:14Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:334.011:004.13:41-0.54:02-0.36:375:15Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:223.611:523.94:25-0.24:35-0.16:355:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:123.35:120.15:130.16:345:17Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:443.61:043.06:130.56:010.46:335:19Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:383.31:562.77:560.67:080.66:315:20Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:333.12:502.69:110.68:230.66:305:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:332.93:502.69:590.69:240.56:285:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:373.04:512.710:410.510:180.46:275:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:323.15:422.911:200.311:070.26:255:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:163.36:253.111:580.111:510.06:245:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:533.47:033.312:360.06:225:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:283.67:403.412:33-0.11:12-0.16:215:28New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:043.68:183.61:14-0.21:48-0.26:195:29New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:403.78:563.61:54-0.22:21-0.26:185:31New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:193.69:373.72:32-0.22:52-0.26:165:32Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 3:01 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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