84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
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Worcester County, MD · Atlantic Ocean
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811
The federally managed Maryland side of Assateague. Wilder and quieter than the state park, with OSV (over-sand vehicle) access, wilderness camping, and the same iconic wild ponies. Day-use fee gets you into some of the emptiest Atlantic beach you can drive to.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 40% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 40% rain — rain likely at some point
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued july 18 at 2:14pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
10 /100
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0 Swim
35 Sunbathe
14 Walk
0 Fish
24 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 12:44PM EDT until July 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
S
Rain
40%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
13s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
9%
82
80°
Sunny
10%
84
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
20
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
3
78°
Chance Rain Showers
35%
64
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 40% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
National Seashore lot at Toms Cove area.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on the National Seashore beach.
Entry Fee
$25/vehicle 7-day pass, or America the Beautiful pass
Address
7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Assateague Island National Seashore today?
Assateague Island National Seashore shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Assateague Island National Seashore dog-friendly?
Dogs are not permitted on the National Seashore beach.
Is there an entry fee at Assateague Island National Seashore?
$25/vehicle 7-day pass, or America the Beautiful pass
Are there lifeguards at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Assateague Island National Seashore during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Amenities at Assateague Island National Seashore include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, camping, OSV access, visitor center.
When is the water warmest at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Assateague Island National Seashore located?
Assateague Island National Seashore is in Worcester County, MD, at 7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811.
Nearby Beaches
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