85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
29
Worcester County, MD · Atlantic Ocean
Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811
Two miles of undeveloped Atlantic beach on the Maryland side of Assateague Island. Wild ponies roam freely. Camping is beachfront. Dramatically different from Ocean City 20 minutes north — no boardwalk, no hotels, just wild.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 42% 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 85. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 42% rain — rain likely at some point
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
16 /100
skip
0 Swim
42 Sunbathe
16 Walk
2 Fish
27 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
85°F
Clear
Wind
16 mph
S
Rain
42%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°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
86°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
82°
Sunny
10%
84
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
25
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
9
79°
Chance Rain Showers
34%
67
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
78
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 42% 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
State park lot, fills by 10 AM summer weekends. Arrive at dawn.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash (6-ft max) on state park beach. Not permitted on National Seashore beach.
Entry Fee
$5/person (Memorial Day–Labor Day); $5/vehicle off-season
Address
7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Assateague State Park today?
Assateague State Park 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 State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash (6-ft max) on state park beach. Not permitted on National Seashore beach.
Is there an entry fee at Assateague State Park?
$5/person (Memorial Day–Labor Day); $5/vehicle off-season
Are there lifeguards at Assateague State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Assateague State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Assateague State Park?
Amenities at Assateague State Park include lifeguards, bathhouse, camping, kayak rentals, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Assateague State Park?
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 State Park located?
Assateague State Park is in Worcester County, MD, at 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811.
Nearby Beaches
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