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 08m 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:253.69:523.82:44-0.32:59-0.26:155:33Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:093.510:363.83:23-0.23:27-0.26:135:34Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:563.411:253.84:03-0.14:00-0.26:115:35Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:483.24:470.14:400.06:105:36Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:183.712:453.15:450.35:300.16:085:38Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:163.61:443.07:470.46:420.36:075:39Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:183.62:463.09:250.38:210.36:055:40Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:253.73:523.110:300.29:470.16:035:41Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:363.84:583.411:220.010:55-0.26:025:42Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:384.15:563.812:05-0.26:005:43Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:314.37:484.11:41-0.36:586:44New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:194.48:364.31:37-0.52:13-0.46:576:46New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:054.39:224.42:23-0.62:45-0.56:556:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:504.110:084.43:07-0.53:17-0.46:536:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:343.910:534.23:49-0.43:50-0.46:526:49Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:183.611:373.94:28-0.24:23-0.26:506:50Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:023.25:050.14:580.06:486:51Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:213.612:492.95:440.35:350.26:476:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:073.21:372.76:290.66:180.56:456:53First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:552.92:282.67:460.87:160.76:436:54First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:472.73:202.59:410.98:400.86:426:56First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:442.74:172.510:450.89:580.76:406:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:502.75:192.711:330.711:010.56:386:58Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:542.96:152.912:130.56:376:59Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:413.17:003.312:490.36:357:00Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:203.47:413.612:410.11:210.16:337:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:583.68:203.91:24-0.11:53-0.16:327:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:373.89:014.12:06-0.22:23-0.26:307:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:183.89:434.22:48-0.32:54-0.36:287:04Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:033.810:284.33:31-0.33:26-0.36:277:05Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:503.711:154.24:13-0.34:01-0.26:257:06Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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