Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 8:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:353.95:013.311:380.110:300.07:084:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:333.95:553.412:130.17:084:24Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:244.06:433.512:370.07:084:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:094.07:283.61:020.07:084:25Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:524.08:123.612:32-0.21:340.07:084:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:333.98:543.61:14-0.22:10-0.17:084:27Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:133.79:363.41:57-0.22:470.07:084:28Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:513.510:173.32:41-0.13:230.07:074:29Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:293.310:583.23:230.03:580.17:074:30Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:073.111:403.14:050.24:310.27:074:31Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:482.94:480.45:060.37:074:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:243.012:322.85:380.65:490.47:064:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:103.01:202.76:540.76:520.47:064:35Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:583.12:112.78:210.68:040.47:064:36Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:513.23:082.89:270.59:060.27:054:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:503.34:122.910:240.210:020.07:054:38Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:533.65:143.211:150.010:55-0.37:044:39Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:494.06:093.612:02-0.37:044:40Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:404.37:013.912:48-0.57:034:41New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:304.67:514.112:33-0.71:34-0.77:034:43New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:204.78:424.31:22-0.82:21-0.77:024:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:104.79:334.32:14-0.83:06-0.77:014:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:014.510:254.33:06-0.73:47-0.67:014:46Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:534.311:184.23:57-0.54:27-0.57:004:48Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:463.94:50-0.25:10-0.26:594:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:144.012:423.66:040.16:010.06:584:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:113.81:383.38:350.37:130.26:584:51First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:083.72:353.19:440.38:270.36:574:52First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:093.53:363.010:420.39:230.26:564:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:143.44:383.011:290.210:100.26:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:153.55:343.212:040.26:544:56Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 11:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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