Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 8:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 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 - Jul 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:043.82:324.08:240.49:510.75:138:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:573.53:274.09:070.510:500.75:138:19Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:513.24:233.99:410.511:400.75:148:19Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:483.15:213.910:170.55:148:18Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:473.16:173.912:170.710:57 AM0.55:158:18Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:413.17:063.912:430.611:40 AM0.55:168:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:273.27:493.91:080.612:230.45:168:17New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:103.38:293.91:410.51:060.45:178:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:513.49:083.92:190.51:500.35:188:17New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:313.49:463.83:010.42:340.35:188:16New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:123.410:233.73:430.43:180.45:198:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:523.411:013.74:200.54:010.45:208:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:333.411:393.54:520.54:420.65:218:15Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:153.45:200.55:220.75:218:14Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:213.41:003.55:480.56:070.85:228:13First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:073.31:473.66:230.57:080.95:238:13First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:573.22:363.77:110.58:420.95:248:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:513.23:293.98:170.510:010.75:258:11First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:493.24:284.09:250.411:050.55:268:11Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:543.35:334.310:280.35:268:10Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:013.56:364.612:040.211:28 AM0.15:278:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:013.87:334.912:580.012:26-0.15:288:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:564.18:265.11:50-0.11:21-0.35:298:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:484.39:195.12:43-0.22:16-0.35:308:07Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:414.510:115.03:35-0.33:12-0.35:318:06Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:334.511:024.84:22-0.24:09-0.25:328:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:254.511:524.55:01-0.15:020.15:338:04Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:174.45:360.05:560.45:348:03Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:434.11:104.26:110.27:090.75:358:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:343.72:034.16:520.49:200.85:368:01Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:263.32:563.97:420.610:240.95:377:59Third Quarter31Tue
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 5:28 pm — 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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