41.3730’ N, 70.5480’ W

New Bedford, MA

70°
H 70°
L 60°
SW
12mph
Low tide
5:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 5:42 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:543.05:080.44:490.55:387:39Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:123.312:392.95:480.65:270.65:377:40Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:573.21:272.86:370.86:120.85:367:41Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:483.12:182.98:020.97:210.95:357:42Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:413.13:103.09:220.89:070.95:337:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:363.24:063.210:140.610:220.75:327:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:353.35:063.610:580.311:220.45:317:45Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:373.56:054.011:390.05:307:46Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:353.86:584.412:150.112:20-0.25:297:47Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:274.07:484.81:04-0.21:00-0.45:287:49New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:174.28:375.01:53-0.41:42-0.55:267:50New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:084.39:285.12:45-0.52:26-0.55:257:51New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:004.210:205.03:40-0.53:13-0.45:247:52Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:534.111:144.84:36-0.34:02-0.25:237:53Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:464.05:31-0.14:520.05:227:54Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:104.512:423.96:440.25:450.35:217:55Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:084.21:403.88:310.36:530.65:217:56First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:073.92:373.79:370.49:230.75:207:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:043.63:353.710:280.410:360.65:197:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:023.44:333.711:070.411:240.65:187:58Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:013.35:323.811:300.511:570.55:177:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:573.36:254.011:440.45:168:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:463.37:114.112:240.412:070.35:168:01Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:303.37:524.212:550.312:380.35:158:02Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:103.48:304.11:290.21:130.25:148:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:493.49:084.12:080.21:500.25:148:04Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:283.39:464.02:490.12:290.25:138:05Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:073.310:243.83:310.23:080.35:128:06Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:473.211:043.64:120.33:480.45:128:06Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:283.111:453.54:510.44:260.55:118:07Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:123.15:280.65:050.65:118:08Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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