41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

65°
H 69°
L 48°
S
17mph
High tide
12:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : 5:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 12:32 pm (3.4 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 - Feb 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:313.98:593.71:44-0.42:35-0.36:544:57Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:153.99:443.82:28-0.43:05-0.46:534:58Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:013.810:313.93:12-0.33:34-0.36:524:59Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:493.611:203.93:56-0.24:06-0.36:515:01Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:413.44:430.04:43-0.26:505:02Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:133.812:363.15:430.25:300.06:495:03Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:103.81:353.07:420.36:350.26:485:04Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:103.72:352.99:230.38:070.26:465:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:163.73:412.910:310.29:310.16:455:07Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:263.74:483.111:260.010:400.06:445:08Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:313.95:483.412:11-0.16:435:09Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:254.16:393.712:47-0.26:425:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:124.27:273.912:21-0.41:18-0.36:405:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:574.18:124.01:03-0.41:45-0.36:395:13New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:404.08:564.01:45-0.42:14-0.46:385:14New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:213.89:393.92:26-0.32:45-0.46:365:16Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:013.510:203.73:06-0.23:16-0.36:355:17Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:423.211:003.53:440.03:48-0.26:345:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:232.911:413.24:220.24:220.06:325:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:062.65:030.44:590.26:315:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:243.012:532.55:550.75:440.46:295:22First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:102.81:422.37:350.96:500.66:285:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:012.72:352.39:080.88:120.66:275:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:002.73:352.410:120.79:230.56:255:25Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:102.84:402.611:010.510:230.26:245:26Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:133.15:353.011:420.311:150.06:225:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:003.46:223.312:190.06:215:29Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:433.77:063.712:02-0.212:53-0.26:195:30Full Moon28Sun
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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