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 6h 24m 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 - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:563.59:213.11:490.02:550.27:084:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:343.510:023.02:300.03:300.27:084:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:133.410:453.03:100.14:000.37:084:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:553.311:313.03:490.24:290.37:084:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:413.24:300.35:020.37:084:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:203.112:313.15:200.55:470.37:084:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:113.21:253.06:370.66:520.37:084:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:043.42:223.08:200.58:050.27:074:29Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:013.63:243.09:340.29:070.07:074:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:043.94:313.210:370.010:06-0.27:074:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:084.25:343.411:33-0.311:03-0.47:074:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:074.56:303.712:25-0.57:064:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:014.77:223.91:17-0.67:064:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:534.88:144.012:48-0.72:09-0.67:064:36New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:454.89:054.11:41-0.72:59-0.67:054:37New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:374.69:574.02:35-0.63:42-0.57:054:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:274.310:483.93:27-0.44:18-0.37:044:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:173.911:403.84:15-0.24:53-0.17:044:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:073.55:060.25:300.17:034:41First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:343.612:583.16:160.56:150.27:034:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:263.41:492.88:360.67:110.47:024:44First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:193.22:422.69:350.68:080.47:014:45First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:143.13:392.510:190.69:000.47:014:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:153.04:402.510:540.59:510.37:004:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:153.15:342.711:270.410:410.26:594:49Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:033.26:192.812:030.36:584:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:443.36:593.012:410.26:584:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:213.57:383.112:120.01:200.16:574:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:563.58:163.212:54-0.11:590.06:564:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:323.68:563.31:36-0.22:350.06:554:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:103.69:363.32:17-0.23:060.06:544:56Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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