41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

62°
H 68°
L 48°
S
16mph
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 3h 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 - May 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:064.09:324.92:48-0.52:19-0.34:406:38Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:593.910:274.63:42-0.33:09-0.14:386:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:533.811:244.34:360.04:000.14:376:40Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:493.75:470.34:550.44:366:41Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:224.012:473.67:340.46:220.74:356:42Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:213.71:453.58:370.59:050.64:336:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:193.52:433.69:230.510:040.64:326:44Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:163.33:413.69:540.510:490.64:316:45Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:133.24:393.710:130.411:200.54:306:46Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:083.25:303.910:360.311:420.44:296:47Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:553.26:144.011:060.24:286:48Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:373.36:534.012:080.311:40 AM0.24:276:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:173.37:304.012:410.212:160.14:256:50New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:563.38:073.91:180.212:540.24:246:51New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:353.38:443.81:580.21:340.24:236:52New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:153.29:223.72:390.32:150.34:226:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:553.110:023.53:190.42:550.44:216:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:373.010:443.43:560.63:340.54:216:55Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:233.011:303.34:310.74:150.64:206:56Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:123.05:090.85:020.74:196:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:203.31:033.26:050.86:080.84:186:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:133.31:553.47:290.77:470.84:176:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:073.32:493.78:260.59:050.64:167:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:053.33:474.09:130.310:080.34:167:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:093.44:474.39:590.111:040.04:157:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:123.65:444.710:47-0.111:57-0.24:147:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:103.86:385.011:34-0.24:147:04Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:034.07:305.112:49-0.412:22-0.34:137:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:564.18:235.11:44-0.41:12-0.34:127:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:494.19:184.92:42-0.32:05-0.24:127:06Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:424.110:124.73:37-0.23:00-0.14:117:07Waning 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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