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 32m 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 - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:324.11:593.88:330.38:370.65:108:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:293.92:563.89:320.410:090.65:108:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:263.73:543.910:130.411:090.55:098:11Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:233.54:524.010:410.411:580.55:098:11Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:213.35:504.111:060.35:098:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:173.36:424.212:360.411:36 AM0.35:098:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:063.47:284.21:020.412:100.25:088:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:513.48:104.21:270.412:480.25:088:14New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:333.48:504.11:590.31:270.25:088:14New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:153.49:304.02:360.32:090.25:088:15New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:573.410:103.83:170.32:520.35:088:15New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:393.310:493.63:590.43:360.45:088:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:213.211:293.54:390.54:190.55:088:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:033.15:170.65:010.65:088:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:093.412:483.15:540.75:440.85:088:17Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:533.31:343.26:350.86:370.95:088:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:393.22:213.37:300.87:581.05:088:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:283.23:103.58:340.79:240.95:088:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:203.24:023.79:260.510:280.75:088:18First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:183.25:004.010:140.411:260.45:088:19Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:223.35:594.311:030.25:098:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:243.56:564.612:190.111:53 AM0.05:098:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:213.87:494.91:10-0.112:42-0.25:098:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:144.08:415.02:02-0.21:32-0.35:108:19Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:064.19:355.12:57-0.32:24-0.35:108:19Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:004.210:285.03:54-0.33:20-0.25:108:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:534.211:224.84:47-0.24:16-0.15:118:19Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:474.25:36-0.15:120.15:118:19Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:164.512:424.16:250.16:130.45:128:19Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:104.21:374.17:230.38:210.65:128:19Third Quarter30Sat
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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