Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 5:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 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 - Feb 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:224.78:484.31:27-0.92:34-0.76:524:58Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:134.79:404.42:20-0.93:18-0.76:515:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:044.510:324.33:12-0.83:57-0.66:505:01Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:554.211:254.24:03-0.54:34-0.46:495:02Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:483.84:56-0.25:13-0.16:485:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:204.012:423.46:050.16:010.16:475:05Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:163.81:383.18:210.37:140.36:465:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:143.62:352.99:350.48:320.46:455:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:143.43:352.810:320.49:270.46:435:08Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:193.34:382.811:140.310:140.46:425:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:193.45:343.011:410.310:570.26:415:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:103.56:223.112:030.26:405:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:533.67:043.312:310.16:385:13New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:323.67:433.412:180.01:050.06:375:15New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:093.68:213.412:59-0.11:42-0.16:365:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:453.68:593.41:41-0.22:18-0.26:345:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:203.59:353.42:22-0.12:52-0.26:335:18Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:563.310:123.33:02-0.13:24-0.16:315:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:333.210:513.33:380.13:530.06:305:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:143.011:333.24:120.24:230.06:295:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:002.94:490.44:580.16:275:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:203.212:512.85:350.55:460.26:265:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:123.21:462.87:110.66:550.36:245:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:093.32:452.99:030.58:180.26:235:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:123.43:503.110:100.39:310.06:215:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:213.74:553.411:050.010:35-0.36:205:29Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:254.05:543.811:53-0.311:32-0.66:185:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:214.46:474.212:37-0.56:175:32Full Moon28Sat
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 pm — 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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