41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

59°
H 59°
L 50°
NNE
26mph
High tide
3:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 10:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 3:58 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Feb 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:133.89:333.52:16-0.23:06-0.26:544:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:553.710:183.62:57-0.23:36-0.36:534:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:413.611:063.63:38-0.14:06-0.26:524:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:303.411:563.64:210.04:41-0.26:515:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:243.25:120.25:24-0.16:505:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:503.61:213.16:340.46:220.16:495:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:483.72:203.08:540.37:390.16:485:04First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:493.73:242.910:110.28:560.16:475:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:583.74:323.111:110.010:06-0.16:455:07Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:083.95:343.412:02-0.16:445:08Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:084.16:283.712:48-0.26:435:09Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:594.37:183.912:00-0.51:28-0.36:425:11Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:474.38:064.012:48-0.62:03-0.36:405:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:334.28:534.11:35-0.62:32-0.36:395:13Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:174.09:394.02:21-0.52:59-0.36:385:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:593.710:243.93:04-0.33:27-0.26:365:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:413.411:083.63:45-0.13:56-0.16:355:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:233.011:533.44:250.14:270.06:345:18Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:072.75:080.35:020.26:325:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:383.112:532.56:020.65:450.56:315:20Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:252.91:412.37:240.76:470.66:305:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:152.82:332.38:470.88:070.76:285:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:142.73:322.39:520.79:180.66:275:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:232.84:372.510:470.510:200.46:255:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:233.05:322.711:320.311:120.26:245:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:083.36:183.112:130.16:225:28Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:473.67:003.412:51-0.16:215:29New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:263.87:423.612:41-0.21:27-0.36:195:30New Moon28Tue
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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