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 2h 18m 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:224.212:583.76:090.25:510.25:387:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:194.11:563.78:130.46:580.45:367:41First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:193.92:543.79:400.48:470.55:357:42First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:193.83:533.810:340.310:190.45:347:43First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:213.84:554.011:180.211:230.25:337:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:243.85:554.211:520.15:327:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:233.86:504.512:120.112:190.05:307:46Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:143.97:394.612:53-0.112:470.05:297:47Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:013.98:254.71:31-0.11:18-0.15:287:48Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:463.99:094.62:08-0.11:53-0.15:277:49Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:313.89:534.42:47-0.12:310.05:267:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:153.710:374.13:270.03:120.15:257:51Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:583.511:203.84:070.13:530.35:247:52Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:423.34:480.24:350.45:237:53Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:033.612:273.25:290.45:170.65:227:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:483.31:133.06:140.66:030.85:217:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:343.12:003.07:150.87:051.05:207:56Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:213.02:483.08:320.88:401.05:197:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:083.03:363.19:310.79:560.95:187:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:593.04:283.310:180.510:550.75:187:59Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:553.15:253.611:010.411:460.55:178:00Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:533.36:183.911:420.25:168:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:453.57:074.312:330.212:220.05:158:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:343.87:534.51:170.01:02-0.25:158:03New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:224.08:404.72:02-0.11:43-0.35:148:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:114.19:304.82:50-0.22:27-0.35:138:04New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:024.110:214.83:40-0.23:14-0.35:138:05Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:544.111:134.74:31-0.24:03-0.25:128:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:474.15:200.04:540.05:128:07Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:084.512:424.06:170.15:480.25:118:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:044.31:394.07:560.36:580.55:118:08First Quarter31Sat
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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