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 23m 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 - Dec 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:493.96:143.512:010.16:494:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:344.26:593.712:43-0.16:504:13Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:184.47:463.812:24-0.31:26-0.26:514:13Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:054.58:343.91:05-0.42:12-0.26:524:12Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:544.69:253.91:48-0.42:59-0.26:534:12Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:454.510:173.92:35-0.43:46-0.16:544:12Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:384.411:113.83:23-0.24:340.06:554:12Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:334.24:140.05:330.26:564:12Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:073.812:304.05:120.27:290.36:564:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:053.81:283.86:420.48:360.26:574:12Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:033.92:263.68:460.49:230.26:584:12Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:023.93:253.59:550.29:590.16:594:13Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:024.04:273.410:490.110:290.07:004:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:024.25:243.511:310.011:000.07:004:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:554.36:153.612:050.07:014:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:444.47:013.612:36-0.17:024:14New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:294.37:463.612:10-0.21:10-0.17:024:14New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:134.28:303.612:49-0.21:47-0.17:034:14New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:564.09:133.41:30-0.12:270.07:044:15Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:383.89:563.32:120.03:070.07:044:15Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:193.610:383.12:550.13:460.17:054:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:003.311:213.03:380.24:250.37:054:16Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:423.14:200.45:060.47:054:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:062.912:252.95:060.65:550.57:064:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:522.91:112.86:090.86:590.57:064:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:383.01:582.87:480.88:020.47:074:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:263.12:502.89:040.78:540.37:074:19First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:203.23:482.910:020.59:430.17:074:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:193.54:493.110:540.210:30-0.17:074:21Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:173.85:453.311:410.011:17-0.37:074:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:094.16:363.612:26-0.27:084:22Full Moon31Wed
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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