41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

58°
H 68°
L 48°
SSE
15mph
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 5h 12m 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 - Jul 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:064.111:314.04:350.14:320.44:117:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:584.05:080.35:270.74:127:19Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:213.612:493.95:450.47:020.94:127:19Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:103.31:393.76:310.68:401.04:137:19Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:593.02:293.67:230.69:281.04:137:18Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:492.83:203.58:140.710:070.94:147:18Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:452.84:183.59:030.710:460.84:157:18Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:442.85:153.59:530.611:260.74:157:18Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:372.96:023.610:420.54:167:17Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:223.16:433.712:070.611:29 AM0.44:177:17New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:033.27:213.812:480.512:140.44:177:16New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:443.47:593.91:310.412:570.34:187:16New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:243.58:374.02:120.41:400.34:197:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:063.69:173.92:490.32:230.34:207:15Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:493.79:593.93:190.33:050.44:207:14Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:333.710:433.83:450.33:470.44:217:14Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:203.811:313.64:120.34:310.54:227:13Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:093.94:450.35:240.74:237:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:243.51:014.05:270.36:450.74:247:12First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:193.41:564.16:250.48:290.74:257:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:173.32:554.27:380.49:450.54:257:10Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:213.34:014.38:510.310:490.34:267:10Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:283.45:084.59:590.211:440.24:277:09Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:323.76:094.711:010.04:287:08Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:294.07:024.912:340.111:57 AM-0.14:297:07Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:214.27:524.91:210.012:50-0.24:307:06Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:114.48:414.82:05-0.11:43-0.14:317:05Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:014.49:284.52:44-0.12:340.04:327:04Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:494.410:144.23:160.03:220.24:337:03Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:374.310:593.93:460.04:050.44:347:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:244.111:453.54:160.24:480.74:357:01Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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