41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

66°
H -°
L 47°
SW
16mph
Low tide
5:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 5:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:53 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Aug 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:093.23:514.28:450.511:000.54:367:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:153.34:584.29:520.511:490.44:376:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:193.45:584.310:510.44:386:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:143.76:494.412:300.411:42 AM0.34:396:57Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:033.97:354.41:040.312:270.24:406:55Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:504.08:184.31:340.31:110.24:416:54Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:354.19:004.22:030.21:550.24:426:53Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:194.09:414.02:340.22:390.34:436:52Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:014.010:203.73:060.23:210.44:446:50Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:413.810:593.43:380.24:010.64:456:49Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:213.711:403.14:100.34:430.84:466:48Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:013.54:430.55:311.04:476:47Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:232.912:443.45:210.66:451.24:486:45Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:092.81:293.36:110.88:251.24:496:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:582.72:193.37:210.99:331.14:506:42Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:522.73:183.38:330.810:290.94:516:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:552.84:263.59:370.711:170.74:526:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:583.15:263.810:340.511:590.54:536:38Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:523.46:154.111:260.24:546:37Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:403.87:004.412:370.312:130.04:556:35New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:274.27:454.61:150.01:00-0.14:566:34New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:134.48:324.61:51-0.11:49-0.24:576:32New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:014.69:204.52:26-0.22:40-0.24:586:31Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:504.710:094.33:01-0.23:30-0.14:596:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:404.711:014.03:35-0.14:190.15:006:28Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:324.611:553.74:120.15:160.45:016:26First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:294.44:530.37:090.75:026:24First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:533.41:294.25:450.68:560.75:036:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:523.32:314.07:080.810:030.75:046:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:533.23:383.98:590.810:580.65:056:20Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:593.34:463.910:160.711:410.65:066:18Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 31% 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 (31% 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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