Tower 2 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. That's the town default unless…
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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 Tower 2 Beach in New Bedford open today?
Tower 2 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 Tower 2 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 Tower 2 Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Tower 2 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 Tower 2 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.