71°
Sunny
0%
68
Worcester County, MD · Atlantic Ocean
Assawoman State Wildlife Area
Libertytown Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Coastal bay wildlife area on the back bay behind Ocean City. Not a swim beach but a superb kayak put-in with marsh paddling and bird-watching. Some of the best saltwater fishing in Maryland is right here.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
69 /100
good
57 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
66 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:05 PM
2.5 ft · in 1.7h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
8s · E swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ650)
The AKQ office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MDZ025 Maryland Beaches — Ocean City Beaches and Assateague n/a
- VAZ099 Accomack-Northampton — Chincoteague, Wallops Island, n/a
- VAZ098 Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach and Sandbridge n/a
- NCZ102 Outer Banks Currituck — Currituck County Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:33 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:09 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:05 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Sunny
1%
67
84°
Sunny
0%
75
84°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
24
67°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
26%
61
68°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
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
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
WMA lots.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Libertytown Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Assawoman State Wildlife Area.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Assawoman State Wildlife Area from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Assawoman State Wildlife Area dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Assawoman State Wildlife Area?
Entry to Assawoman State Wildlife Area is free.
Are there lifeguards at Assawoman State Wildlife Area?
No lifeguards are stationed at Assawoman State Wildlife Area. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Assawoman State Wildlife Area?
Amenities at Assawoman State Wildlife Area include boat launch, kayak launches, wildlife observation.
When is the water warmest at Assawoman State Wildlife Area?
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 Assawoman State Wildlife Area located?
Assawoman State Wildlife Area is in Worcester County, MD, at Libertytown Rd, Berlin, MD 21811.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS