41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

58°
H 60°
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 5h 46m 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 - Apr 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:144.09:334.52:41-0.52:35-0.55:266:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:043.810:234.43:28-0.43:14-0.45:246:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:563.611:174.24:15-0.13:56-0.25:236:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:523.45:100.14:420.15:216:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:154.012:503.37:360.45:410.45:196:10First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:183.71:503.29:000.47:210.55:186:11First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:223.62:523.310:000.39:210.45:166:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:283.53:563.410:510.310:290.35:156:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:353.54:573.611:300.211:150.15:136:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:323.65:513.911:560.111:510.05:116:15Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:193.76:374.212:110.15:106:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:013.77:204.312:24-0.112:310.05:086:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:413.78:014.312:58-0.112:57-0.15:066:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:203.68:404.21:35-0.11:28-0.15:056:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:593.49:194.02:14-0.12:030.05:036:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:383.29:573.72:530.02:380.15:026:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:183.010:353.53:320.13:150.35:006:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:592.911:163.24:100.33:510.44:596:24Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:432.74:500.64:300.64:576:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:033.012:312.65:410.85:150.84:566:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:552.91:222.77:211.06:250.94:546:27Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:482.92:152.88:420.98:150.94:536:28Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:443.03:133.09:330.79:290.74:516:29Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:453.14:133.310:150.410:270.44:506:30Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:453.45:113.710:530.111:180.14:486:31Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:393.66:014.211:30-0.14:476:32Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:283.96:484.512:05-0.112:06-0.34:456:34New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:164.07:354.812:52-0.312:44-0.54:446:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:054.18:234.91:41-0.51:25-0.54:436:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:554.19:144.92:33-0.42:09-0.44:416:37Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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