41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

64°
H -°
L 61°
SW
5mph
Low tide
5:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 5:26 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:09 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:023.43:303.410:320.610:130.85:397:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:003.24:293.411:140.610:580.75:387:39Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:003.15:283.511:380.511:310.65:377:40Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:573.16:213.611:520.55:367:41Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:453.27:063.812:050.512:150.45:347:43Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:253.37:454.012:420.312:450.25:337:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:023.48:224.01:200.21:180.15:327:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:383.48:584.02:000.11:520.15:317:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:153.49:344.02:410.02:270.15:307:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:533.310:113.93:220.13:020.25:287:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:333.310:503.84:020.23:380.35:277:49Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:153.211:333.74:380.34:130.45:267:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:003.15:130.44:510.55:257:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:203.612:503.15:520.55:340.65:247:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:123.51:433.26:450.66:290.75:237:53Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:073.52:383.48:170.67:550.75:227:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:043.63:353.69:300.49:380.65:217:55Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:033.74:353.910:210.210:510.35:207:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:073.85:374.211:080.011:520.05:197:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:094.06:364.711:54-0.25:197:58Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:064.27:295.012:47-0.312:37-0.45:187:59New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:594.38:205.21:39-0.41:21-0.55:178:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:504.49:125.22:32-0.52:06-0.55:168:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:424.310:045.03:27-0.42:53-0.45:158:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:344.210:564.74:21-0.33:42-0.25:158:02Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:264.011:494.45:090.04:310.05:148:03Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:183.95:570.25:190.35:138:04Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:424.01:133.77:090.56:110.65:138:05First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:373.72:083.68:500.67:220.95:128:06First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:303.43:013.59:380.79:080.95:128:07First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:223.23:553.510:050.710:090.95:118:07First Quarter31Fri
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 39% 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 (39% 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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