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 4h 09m 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 - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:193.13:503.78:400.711:140.95:387:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:142.94:493.59:350.811:530.95:397:57Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:152.95:513.510:270.85:407:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:143.06:453.612:220.811:17 AM0.75:417:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:033.27:293.712:510.712:060.65:427:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:463.38:083.81:250.612:520.45:437:52New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:253.58:443.92:020.51:360.35:447:51New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:043.69:193.92:400.42:190.35:457:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:433.69:553.93:170.43:020.35:467:49New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:223.710:313.83:500.33:440.45:477:47Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:023.711:103.74:170.34:230.55:487:46Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:433.711:533.54:420.35:010.65:497:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:273.85:090.35:420.75:507:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:413.41:153.85:420.46:330.85:517:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:333.32:073.96:260.58:010.95:527:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:293.23:033.97:280.69:450.85:537:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:293.24:054.08:490.510:570.65:547:37Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:333.35:144.210:080.411:570.35:557:36Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:413.66:204.511:170.25:567:35Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:433.97:184.812:480.112:19-0.15:577:33Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:384.38:105.01:35-0.11:14-0.25:587:32Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:294.69:005.02:20-0.22:08-0.35:597:30Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:204.79:494.93:02-0.33:02-0.36:007:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:104.810:374.63:41-0.23:54-0.26:017:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:594.711:254.34:16-0.24:420.16:027:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:494.54:480.05:270.46:037:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:133.912:394.35:220.26:150.76:047:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:033.51:303.95:580.47:281.06:057:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:553.22:223.76:430.79:461.16:067:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:483.03:163.47:430.910:411.16:077:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:422.94:153.38:571.011:231.06:087:16Waning Crescent31Fri
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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