Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 6:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:19 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:003.24:403.89:450.711:370.85:387:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:003.15:423.810:310.75:397:57Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:003.26:363.812:060.711:16 AM0.75:407:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:513.37:233.912:320.612:010.65:417:55Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:363.48:034.01:040.512:440.55:427:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:173.68:424.01:400.41:270.45:437:52Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:563.69:184.02:180.32:090.35:447:51Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:343.79:553.92:570.22:520.35:457:50Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:123.710:313.83:340.23:340.45:467:49Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:503.711:093.74:080.34:130.55:477:47Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:303.711:493.54:390.34:490.65:487:46Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:123.75:080.35:260.75:497:45Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:343.412:583.75:410.46:080.85:507:43Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:233.31:483.76:220.57:141.05:517:42Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:173.32:413.87:200.59:170.95:527:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:133.33:393.98:360.510:340.75:537:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:143.44:444.19:500.411:340.45:547:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:203.75:514.410:560.15:557:36Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:234.06:514.712:260.211:56 AM-0.15:567:35Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:194.47:465.01:14-0.112:52-0.35:577:33New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:124.78:375.11:59-0.31:45-0.55:587:32New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:034.99:285.12:45-0.32:38-0.55:597:30New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:545.010:184.93:28-0.33:32-0.46:007:29Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:465.011:084.64:08-0.34:24-0.26:017:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:374.811:584.24:44-0.15:120.16:027:25Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:294.55:190.16:020.46:037:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:503.91:234.25:560.47:060.76:047:22First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:433.52:174.06:410.79:220.96:057:21First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:363.33:133.77:440.910:230.96:067:19First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:313.14:113.59:031.011:050.96:077:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:293.15:133.510:060.911:360.86:087:16Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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