87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 46% 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 87. South wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 76. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 46% 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
10 /100
skip
0 Swim
35 Sunbathe
11 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
87°F
Clear
Wind
17 mph
S
Rain
46%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°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
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
5:50 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
82°
Sunny
9%
84
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57%
18
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
10
79°
Chance Rain Showers
33%
68
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
79
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 46% 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
WMA lots.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Libertytown Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Assawoman State Wildlife Area today?
Assawoman State Wildlife Area shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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