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 20m 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:493.510:183.32:57-0.13:320.06:534:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:303.411:023.43:350.03:580.06:524:59Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:163.311:503.44:150.14:280.06:515:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:073.15:000.25:060.06:505:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:413.51:023.06:030.45:590.16:495:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:363.52:002.97:520.47:130.26:485:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:363.63:022.99:220.28:350.16:475:05Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:423.74:103.110:310.09:48-0.16:455:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:514.05:163.311:28-0.210:53-0.36:445:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:534.36:133.712:18-0.46:435:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:474.57:054.01:04-0.56:425:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:384.67:554.212:42-0.71:48-0.66:415:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:274.68:454.31:34-0.72:28-0.66:395:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:154.49:344.22:24-0.73:03-0.56:385:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:014.110:224.13:11-0.53:34-0.46:375:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:473.711:093.93:54-0.24:05-0.36:355:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:343.311:583.64:350.14:38-0.16:345:17Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:233.05:210.45:150.26:335:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:483.31:132.76:240.66:030.46:315:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:383.02:042.58:200.87:070.66:305:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:312.82:592.49:310.78:190.66:285:22First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:322.74:002.410:220.79:240.56:275:23Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:412.85:012.611:050.510:220.46:255:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:373.05:512.811:440.411:130.26:245:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:193.26:323.112:210.26:225:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:553.47:113.312:570.16:215:28Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:293.67:493.512:41-0.21:31-0.16:195:29Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:063.78:293.61:23-0.22:03-0.26:185:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:443.79:103.72:04-0.32:32-0.26:165:32Full Moon29Wed
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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