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 51m at 8:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:543.54:260.45:210.56:484:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:253.412:453.25:170.76:240.76:494:13Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:173.31:353.06:260.97:450.76:504:13Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:093.22:232.97:570.98:350.66:514:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:003.23:142.89:030.89:160.56:524:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:543.34:082.89:560.69:570.46:534:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:473.45:012.910:440.410:380.36:544:12Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:343.65:473.111:280.211:180.16:554:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:153.86:283.212:100.16:564:12New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:543.97:093.412:510.06:574:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:334.17:513.512:33-0.11:33-0.16:574:12New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:144.18:353.61:11-0.12:14-0.16:584:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:584.19:213.61:50-0.12:54-0.16:594:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:444.110:093.62:31-0.13:32-0.17:004:13Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:334.011:003.63:140.04:100.07:004:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:243.911:533.63:590.14:520.17:014:13Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:193.84:510.25:450.17:024:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:493.71:153.76:010.47:000.27:024:14First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:463.82:133.68:110.48:140.17:034:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:443.93:133.59:360.29:100.07:044:15Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:464.14:173.610:380.010:01-0.27:044:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:494.35:183.711:30-0.110:49-0.37:054:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:474.56:133.912:15-0.27:054:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:404.67:034.012:57-0.37:064:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:294.67:524.012:19-0.51:37-0.37:064:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:174.58:404.01:03-0.52:16-0.27:064:18Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:044.39:283.91:48-0.42:52-0.27:074:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:504.010:153.72:33-0.33:27-0.17:074:19Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:343.711:023.53:17-0.14:010.17:074:20Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:193.411:493.34:010.14:370.27:074:21Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:043.14:460.45:180.47:084:22Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:04 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 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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