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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 12 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 12 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:08 PM
2.5 ft · in 3.5h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
8s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:07 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:07 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:08 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
50
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
66%
33
83°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
17%
84
83°
Sunny
2%
82
87°
Sunny
2%
82
92°
Mostly Sunny
11%
74
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 12 mph wind
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.
Major
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Assateague State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Assateague State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS