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 5h 59m 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:174.59:434.92:55-0.32:48-0.35:377:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:084.610:344.93:40-0.43:41-0.25:387:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:594.711:254.74:22-0.34:33-0.15:397:57Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:514.75:02-0.25:260.15:407:56Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:184.412:454.65:420.06:280.45:417:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:124.11:414.46:280.28:510.65:427:54Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:083.82:384.37:280.410:100.65:437:52Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:053.63:374.18:450.511:120.65:447:51Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:043.54:394.09:510.65:457:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:063.55:444.012:050.510:45 AM0.55:467:49Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:073.66:414.012:470.511:33 AM0.55:477:47Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:003.77:294.11:160.512:160.45:487:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:473.98:124.11:320.412:580.35:497:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:314.08:524.11:550.31:390.25:507:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:134.09:304.02:250.32:220.25:517:42New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:534.010:083.93:000.23:050.25:527:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:333.910:453.73:350.23:480.35:537:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:123.811:213.54:090.34:300.45:547:37Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:503.74:410.45:100.65:557:36Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:003.312:303.65:130.55:510.85:567:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:423.21:143.55:460.66:401.05:577:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:283.12:023.56:270.78:021.15:587:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:193.12:533.57:260.89:321.05:597:30First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:133.13:493.68:490.810:350.86:007:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:133.24:513.810:040.611:290.56:017:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:173.55:554.111:070.36:027:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:193.86:524.512:160.212:030.16:037:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:144.37:434.81:00-0.112:55-0.26:047:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:054.68:335.01:43-0.31:46-0.36:057:20Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:554.99:235.02:25-0.42:38-0.46:067:19Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:465.010:134.93:09-0.53:31-0.46:077:17Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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