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 5h 14m at 8:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (3.4 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 - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:254.36:473.612:39-0.47:084:23New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:164.67:383.812:11-0.51:30-0.57:084:24New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:084.78:303.91:01-0.62:23-0.57:084:25New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:004.79:224.01:53-0.63:14-0.57:084:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:524.610:154.02:47-0.64:01-0.47:084:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:454.311:093.93:41-0.44:44-0.37:084:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:384.04:35-0.15:28-0.17:074:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:043.812:323.65:420.26:210.17:074:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:003.81:273.38:070.37:220.27:074:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:563.72:223.09:230.48:140.37:074:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:533.63:192.810:240.48:590.37:064:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:543.54:212.711:130.39:430.37:064:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:563.55:192.811:510.310:280.27:064:35Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:513.56:093.012:150.37:054:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:373.56:543.112:390.27:054:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:193.67:353.21:100.27:044:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:593.68:163.212:38-0.11:460.17:044:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:363.58:563.21:21-0.12:250.17:034:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:123.59:353.12:05-0.13:010.17:034:42Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:483.310:143.12:480.03:330.17:024:43Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:233.210:543.13:280.14:010.17:024:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:013.011:353.14:070.24:280.27:014:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:432.94:470.44:570.27:004:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:203.112:312.85:360.55:360.36:594:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:083.11:232.76:560.66:330.36:594:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:593.22:192.78:320.67:490.36:584:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:573.43:222.79:420.49:010.16:574:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:023.64:302.910:430.110:06-0.16:564:53Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:093.95:333.311:37-0.211:06-0.46:554:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:084.26:293.612:27-0.46:544:56New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:014.57:213.912:01-0.61:17-0.66:534:57New Moon31Thu
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 11:37 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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