New Bedford water temp
This data the coastal New Bedford ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in New Bedford
Water temperature in New Bedford today is 70.3°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in New Bedford was recorded in 2023 and was 74.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2007 at 66.4°F. Sea water temperature in New Bedford is expected to drop to 69.1°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in New Bedford is 68.4°F, the minimum temperature is 63.3°F, and the maximum is 77.7°F.
The swimming season in New Bedford lasts from July to September. During those months, New Bedford water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in New Bedford in winter reaches 40.5°F, in spring 46.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 68.7°F, and in autumn it is 61.2°F.
New Bedford water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 70.3°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 69.8°F |
The ocean salinity in New Bedford is 29.64‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in New Bedford for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for New Bedford. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast New Bedford. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 5" | 1' 7" | 1' 7" | 1' 9" |
| 0.42 m | 0.49 m | 0.49 m | 0.53 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 2" | 2' 7" | 2' 9" | 2' 11" |
| 0.67 m | 0.79 m | 0.84 m | 0.89 m |
Surf report in New Bedford
New Bedford weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show New Bedford temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast New Bedford.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 65.8°F | 66.9°F | 67.5°F | 69.8°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 72.9°F | 74.7°F | 71.2°F | 69.1°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for New Bedford: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
New Bedford water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in New Bedford. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in New Bedford on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6°F | 32.5°F | 46.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in January | ||||
| February | 36.9°F | 31.5°F | 45.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in February | ||||
| March | 39°F | 32°F | 48.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in March | ||||
| April | 45.3°F | 36.1°F | 52.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in April | ||||
| May | 54.1°F | 46.4°F | 64.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in May | ||||
| June | 63.3°F | 55.9°F | 75.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in June | ||||
| July | 70.9°F | 62.8°F | 77.9°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in July | ||||
| August | 72°F | 65.7°F | 78.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in August | ||||
| September | 68.4°F | 63.3°F | 77.7°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in September | ||||
| October | 62.1°F | 55.2°F | 68.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in October | ||||
| November | 53.2°F | 45.3°F | 61°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in November | ||||
| December | 45.1°F | 38.1°F | 52.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in New Bedford in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in New Bedford
