41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

54°
H 58°
L 50°
NE
27mph
Low tide
10:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 10:44 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:53 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Dec 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:494.011:163.53:230.04:370.46:484:14Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:413.64:090.35:260.66:494:13Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:093.312:343.34:590.67:300.76:504:13Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:043.21:263.16:030.88:230.76:514:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:573.12:162.97:410.98:510.76:524:13Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:503.13:062.88:560.99:200.66:534:13Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:443.23:592.79:480.79:530.46:544:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:373.44:522.810:350.510:290.36:554:12Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:253.55:382.911:180.311:060.26:564:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:053.76:193.012:000.26:574:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:433.96:583.212:410.16:574:12New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:214.07:383.312:190.01:220.06:584:13New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:014.08:203.312:550.02:040.06:594:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:434.09:053.31:33-0.12:460.07:004:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:284.09:523.32:130.03:260.17:014:13Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:163.910:423.32:550.04:050.17:014:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:063.811:353.33:390.14:470.27:024:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:003.74:280.25:380.37:034:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:303.412:563.65:280.46:530.37:034:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:263.61:533.57:130.58:040.27:044:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:233.72:513.59:030.38:550.07:044:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:233.93:533.410:120.19:43-0.17:054:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:254.24:563.511:09-0.110:29-0.37:054:16Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:254.45:533.611:58-0.211:15-0.47:064:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:204.66:453.712:44-0.37:064:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:114.67:343.812:00-0.51:29-0.37:074:18Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:004.58:233.812:44-0.52:13-0.27:074:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:494.39:123.71:30-0.42:53-0.17:074:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:374.110:003.62:17-0.33:290.07:074:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:233.810:483.43:03-0.14:030.27:084:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:093.511:373.33:480.14:380.37:084:22Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New Bedford, MA?

New Bedford, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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