78°
Mostly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 12 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
81 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 13 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
84°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
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
8:28 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
84°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
50
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
33
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
18%
84
78°
Sunny
2%
84
82°
Sunny
2%
82
86°
Mostly Sunny
11%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 13 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
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