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 1h 13m 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 - Jul 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:374.11:044.26:100.26:410.75:138:19Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:283.71:574.06:500.49:000.95:138:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:193.42:493.87:390.510:050.95:148:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:093.13:403.78:340.610:510.95:148:18Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:022.94:363.59:260.711:260.95:158:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:002.95:353.510:160.711:590.85:168:18Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:582.96:303.611:050.65:168:17Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:493.17:153.712:340.711:53 AM0.55:178:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:333.27:543.81:120.612:390.45:188:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:143.48:313.91:520.51:240.35:188:16New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:533.59:073.92:330.42:070.35:198:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:333.69:453.93:120.32:500.35:208:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:143.610:233.93:470.33:320.35:218:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:563.711:043.84:170.34:120.45:218:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:393.811:483.74:420.34:520.55:228:13Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:243.85:100.35:350.65:238:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:363.61:133.95:440.36:270.75:248:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:283.52:064.06:280.37:490.85:258:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:243.43:014.17:290.49:320.75:268:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:233.44:014.28:470.410:460.55:268:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:263.45:074.310:000.311:480.35:278:09Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:333.66:134.611:070.15:288:08Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:363.97:124.812:420.112:09-0.15:298:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:324.28:055.01:31-0.11:04-0.25:308:06Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:254.48:555.02:18-0.21:57-0.35:318:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:164.69:454.93:02-0.22:51-0.25:328:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:064.610:334.63:41-0.23:43-0.15:338:04Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:554.611:204.34:16-0.24:310.15:348:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:444.44:480.05:140.45:358:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:073.912:334.25:210.15:580.75:368:01Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:553.61:233.95:570.36:530.95:377:59Third Quarter31Fri
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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