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 5h 48m 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 - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:073.66:233.312:220.16:534:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:513.67:073.512:410.16:524:59Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:313.77:483.512:16-0.21:100.06:515:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:093.78:283.512:58-0.21:44-0.16:505:01Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:453.69:073.51:40-0.32:19-0.26:495:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:213.59:453.42:22-0.22:53-0.16:485:04Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:563.310:233.33:04-0.13:25-0.16:475:05Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:333.111:013.23:420.03:540.06:455:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:123.011:433.14:200.24:240.16:445:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:572.84:590.44:580.26:435:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:293.112:462.85:500.55:440.36:425:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:203.11:402.87:210.66:530.36:405:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:143.22:382.88:510.58:190.36:395:13Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:163.33:413.09:560.39:310.06:385:14Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:223.64:473.310:520.010:34-0.26:375:15Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:254.05:473.711:40-0.311:30-0.56:355:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:204.36:404.112:26-0.66:345:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:114.67:314.412:22-0.81:10-0.86:325:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:014.78:224.61:13-0.91:55-0.96:315:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:514.79:134.72:06-0.92:38-0.96:305:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:414.510:044.62:59-0.83:19-0.76:285:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:324.210:564.43:49-0.63:57-0.66:275:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:243.911:504.14:39-0.34:37-0.36:255:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:183.55:390.15:210.06:245:26First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:463.81:143.38:130.36:190.36:225:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:443.52:113.19:240.47:420.56:215:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:443.33:102.910:200.48:580.56:195:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:483.14:123.011:060.49:530.46:185:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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