Tabor South Beach is an ocean beach in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
New Bedford's beach parking is paid 10am to 5:30pm in season, from the last weekend in June through Labor Day, when lifeguards are also on duty; off-season parking at East Beach and Fort Taber is free. Posted hours at the entrance win if…
From JuneDogs
Dogs are not allowed on New Bedford's public swimming beaches; the city's off-leash Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is the designated place for dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).
East Beach / Fort Taber Park segment; $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go, or city season pass.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Tabor South Beach in New Bedford open today?
Tabor South Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Tabor South Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).). East Beach / Fort Taber Park segment; $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go, or city season pass.
Can you swim at Tabor South Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Tabor South Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Tabor South Beach?
Dogs are not allowed on New Bedford's public swimming beaches; the city's off-leash Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is the designated place for dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.