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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:414.19:034.12:110.12:220.26:097:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:224.29:454.22:440.03:030.26:107:12Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:054.310:294.13:180.03:430.26:117:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:514.311:174.03:520.04:230.36:127:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:394.34:270.05:050.46:137:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:073.812:304.25:070.15:530.66:147:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:023.71:274.25:530.37:090.86:157:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:593.62:264.16:530.59:480.76:167:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:583.63:274.18:200.510:510.66:177:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:593.74:324.29:500.411:420.46:186:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:043.95:384.311:010.36:196:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:064.26:374.412:250.211:59 AM0.16:206:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:014.57:284.612:590.112:48-0.16:216:53New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:514.88:154.61:280.01:32-0.26:226:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:394.99:014.51:58-0.12:15-0.26:236:50New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:254.99:464.32:29-0.12:57-0.16:246:48New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:114.710:304.13:030.03:390.16:256:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:574.411:143.83:390.14:200.26:266:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:424.111:593.54:160.25:000.56:276:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:283.84:540.45:420.76:286:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:453.31:163.55:340.76:330.96:296:39First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:343.12:063.36:200.97:541.16:306:38First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:243.02:573.27:271.19:241.16:316:36First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:142.93:493.28:591.110:211.06:326:34First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:073.04:453.210:111.011:070.86:346:32Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:053.25:413.411:080.811:480.56:356:31Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:003.56:293.611:570.56:366:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:473.87:123.912:260.312:420.36:376:27Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:304.17:534.11:010.11:230.16:386:26Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:124.48:364.21:35-0.12:040.06:396:24Full Moon30Thu
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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