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 38m 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:243.99:434.72:59-0.32:29-0.35:387:40New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:113.810:294.43:41-0.13:10-0.15:377:41Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:583.611:164.04:190.13:520.15:357:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:453.44:560.34:340.35:347:43Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:043.612:353.25:350.65:180.65:337:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:543.31:263.06:230.86:070.85:327:45First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:453.02:182.97:541.07:131.05:317:46First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:362.93:092.99:250.98:471.05:297:47First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:262.84:013.010:090.810:010.95:287:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:172.84:553.210:450.710:580.75:277:49Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:122.95:483.411:200.511:470.55:267:50Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:043.06:343.711:540.35:257:51Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:493.17:144.012:330.312:280.25:247:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:313.37:544.21:150.11:010.15:237:53Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:133.58:354.41:570.01:350.05:227:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:573.69:184.42:40-0.12:120.05:217:55Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:443.610:054.43:24-0.12:520.05:207:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:333.610:554.34:090.03:360.15:197:57Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:243.611:484.24:540.14:220.25:197:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:173.55:430.35:110.35:187:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:444.11:143.56:480.46:090.55:178:00Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:424.02:113.68:320.47:390.65:168:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:413.93:093.89:340.49:480.55:158:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:393.84:083.910:170.310:580.45:158:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:393.75:094.210:530.211:550.25:148:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:403.66:084.411:270.15:138:04Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:373.77:014.612:420.112:020.05:138:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:283.77:494.71:230.012:390.05:128:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:153.78:364.62:010.01:180.05:128:07New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:023.79:214.42:380.11:580.05:118:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:483.610:074.23:170.22:410.15:118:08New Moon31Fri
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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