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 5h 01m 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 - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:003.510:193.73:08-0.13:22-0.26:155:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:453.411:053.63:430.03:54-0.26:135:34Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:343.311:553.64:210.14:31-0.16:125:35Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:283.25:080.35:180.06:105:36First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:503.61:253.16:210.46:220.26:085:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:493.62:253.28:470.47:500.26:075:39First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:533.63:293.310:000.29:120.06:055:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:013.84:343.610:560.010:21-0.26:035:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:084.06:353.912:43-0.27:026:42Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:064.37:294.312:20-0.51:24-0.47:006:43Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:574.58:194.61:12-0.72:02-0.56:596:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:464.59:084.72:01-0.82:38-0.66:576:46Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:334.49:574.72:49-0.83:13-0.56:556:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:204.210:454.53:35-0.63:47-0.46:546:48Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:073.911:324.24:18-0.44:21-0.36:526:49Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:533.64:59-0.24:56-0.16:506:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:203.912:413.25:400.15:330.26:496:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:103.51:313.06:260.46:160.56:476:52Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:023.22:222.87:320.77:130.76:456:53Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:553.03:142.79:070.88:370.86:436:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:512.84:092.610:140.79:550.76:426:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:532.85:092.711:040.610:570.66:406:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:532.96:062.911:480.411:490.46:386:58Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:413.26:523.212:280.26:376:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:203.47:323.512:350.21:040.06:357:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:573.68:103.71:170.01:40-0.16:337:01New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:343.78:483.91:58-0.12:13-0.26:327:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:133.89:294.12:38-0.22:46-0.36:307:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:553.810:114.13:17-0.23:20-0.36:287:04New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:393.710:564.13:56-0.23:54-0.26:277:05Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:273.611:444.04:34-0.14:31-0.26:257:06Waxing 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 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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