Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 11:12 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 6:05 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jun 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:104.512:364.16:170.15:590.45:108:09Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:044.11:314.07:180.37:390.75:108:10Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:593.82:263.98:270.49:460.75:098:11Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:523.53:203.99:110.510:440.75:098:11Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:453.24:153.89:420.511:300.75:098:12Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:413.15:123.810:150.55:098:13Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:383.06:083.812:010.710:53 AM0.55:088:13Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:323.16:563.812:240.611:34 AM0.45:088:14Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:183.27:383.912:530.512:170.45:088:14New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:003.38:173.91:280.412:590.35:088:15New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:403.48:553.92:080.41:410.35:088:15New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:203.49:333.82:500.32:230.35:088:16New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:003.410:113.83:320.43:060.35:088:16Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:413.410:493.74:110.43:480.45:088:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:233.411:293.64:440.44:290.55:088:17Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:063.45:130.55:090.65:088:18Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:123.512:523.55:420.55:540.75:088:18First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:003.41:413.66:180.56:520.85:088:18First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:513.42:323.87:090.58:230.85:088:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:463.33:254.08:170.49:480.65:088:19First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:443.34:234.29:240.310:550.45:098:19Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:473.45:274.410:250.111:550.15:098:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:543.66:304.711:240.05:098:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:553.87:275.012:50-0.112:20-0.25:108:19Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:504.18:205.11:42-0.21:13-0.35:108:19Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:434.39:135.12:36-0.32:07-0.35:108:19Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:364.410:055.03:30-0.33:03-0.35:118:19Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:284.510:564.84:18-0.33:59-0.15:118:19Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:204.411:474.44:59-0.14:510.15:128:19Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:124.35:340.05:420.45:128:19Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:38 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 90% 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 Gibbous (90% 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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