Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 8:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 2:08 pm (4.0 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 - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:583.27:213.812:230.312:300.25:397:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:373.37:584.01:060.11:050.15:387:40Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:143.48:354.11:470.01:400.15:367:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:533.59:144.12:280.02:150.05:357:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:343.69:554.13:090.02:500.05:347:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:183.610:394.13:490.03:260.15:337:44Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:053.611:264.04:270.14:060.15:317:45Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:543.55:050.24:480.25:307:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:173.912:463.55:470.35:350.45:297:47Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:113.91:423.66:430.46:350.55:287:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:083.82:393.78:150.48:100.65:277:49Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:073.83:373.99:300.39:560.45:267:50Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:073.84:374.110:230.111:070.25:257:51Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:103.95:404.411:100.05:247:52Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:124.06:384.712:050.011:54 AM-0.25:237:53Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:084.17:314.912:56-0.212:36-0.35:227:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:594.28:215.01:42-0.31:17-0.35:217:55New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:484.39:104.92:28-0.32:00-0.35:207:56New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:384.29:594.73:14-0.22:44-0.25:197:57New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:274.110:484.43:57-0.13:29-0.15:187:58Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:153.911:364.14:350.14:140.15:177:59Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:043.75:130.34:580.45:178:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:243.712:543.55:520.55:450.65:168:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:123.41:453.46:400.76:400.85:158:02First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:013.22:353.37:480.87:561.05:158:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:483.03:243.38:560.89:160.95:148:04First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:352.94:133.39:450.710:170.85:138:04First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:252.95:063.410:280.611:100.75:138:05Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:212.95:583.611:100.511:580.55:128:06Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:133.06:443.811:510.35:128:07Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:003.27:264.112:430.312:310.25:118:08Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:28 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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