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 3h 04m 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:412.95:213.310:031.011:570.96:097:14Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:433.06:193.411:010.86:107:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:353.27:043.612:300.811:53 AM0.66:117:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:183.47:403.71:030.612:390.56:127:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:573.68:143.91:360.51:220.36:137:07New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:353.88:483.92:090.32:040.26:147:06New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:124.09:243.92:410.22:450.26:157:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:514.110:033.93:100.23:260.36:167:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:314.110:453.83:370.24:050.36:177:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:134.111:303.64:050.24:430.46:186:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:594.14:360.25:230.56:196:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:203.512:504.05:130.36:120.76:206:55First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:153.31:464.05:580.57:400.96:216:54First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:133.32:464.06:590.69:510.86:226:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:143.33:504.08:310.710:580.66:236:50First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:183.44:584.210:070.511:510.46:246:49Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:243.76:044.411:200.36:256:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:264.17:014.612:350.212:190.06:266:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:204.57:514.81:130.01:11-0.26:276:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:104.88:384.81:47-0.21:59-0.36:286:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:584.99:254.62:21-0.22:46-0.26:296:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:454.910:114.42:54-0.23:33-0.16:306:38Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:324.810:574.03:29-0.24:160.16:316:37Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:184.511:433.74:040.04:550.46:326:35Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:054.14:410.25:340.66:336:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:323.412:543.85:190.56:200.96:346:31Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:233.11:463.46:010.87:471.26:356:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:163.02:403.26:571.09:591.26:366:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:092.93:363.18:191.110:461.16:376:26Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:052.94:383.19:411.111:240.96:386:25Waning Crescent30Sun
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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