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 4h 35m 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 - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:523.61:233.56:180.56:220.85:128:19Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:433.52:143.77:090.57:420.95:138:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:363.53:073.98:140.49:270.75:138:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:333.54:034.19:170.310:400.55:148:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:343.55:064.310:140.111:430.25:148:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:403.66:094.611:090.05:158:18Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:423.87:084.912:390.012:03-0.25:168:18Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:374.18:035.11:32-0.112:56-0.35:168:17New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:304.38:565.12:27-0.21:48-0.45:178:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:234.49:485.03:23-0.22:41-0.35:188:16New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:154.410:404.84:15-0.23:36-0.25:188:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:074.411:314.54:580.04:290.05:198:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:594.35:350.15:180.25:208:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:214.112:514.16:090.36:100.55:218:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:113.81:444.06:470.57:170.85:218:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:013.42:363.87:350.68:570.95:228:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:513.23:273.78:290.79:591.05:238:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:413.04:203.69:190.810:440.95:248:12Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:352.85:173.610:050.711:260.85:258:11Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:342.86:133.610:520.75:268:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:283.07:003.712:080.711:39 AM0.65:278:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:143.17:413.812:500.512:250.55:278:09Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:553.38:193.91:310.41:080.45:288:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:343.48:574.02:130.41:510.35:298:07Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:143.59:364.02:550.32:320.35:308:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:553.610:154.03:350.33:140.35:318:05Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:373.710:574.04:100.23:540.45:328:04Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:213.711:413.94:400.24:340.55:338:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:073.85:100.25:160.55:348:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:283.712:563.85:440.36:040.75:358:01Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:203.61:483.96:270.37:150.85:368:00Third 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 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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