83°
Sunny
1%
84
Kent County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Betterton Beach
100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
A rare Chesapeake beach with minimal jellyfish due to freshwater inflow from the Sassafras River. 300 feet of sandy swimming beach plus 700 feet of shoreline, and one of the few Bay beaches with FREE admission.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 83°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 3 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 348% probability — reconsider swimming
71 /100
great
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
67 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
3 mph
N
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:20 PM
1.2 ft · in 60m
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
348% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Clean
42 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:02 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:44 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:51 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:20 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
0%
84
90°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
93°
Mostly Sunny
4%
74
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
33
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
72
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
78
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light 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.
Minor
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs on leash permitted outside swimming area.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Betterton Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Betterton Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Betterton Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs on leash permitted outside swimming area.
Is there an entry fee at Betterton Beach?
Entry to Betterton Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Betterton Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Betterton Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Betterton Beach?
Amenities at Betterton Beach include lifeguards, bathhouse, fishing jetty, picnic pavilion, playground, basketball court.
When is the water warmest at Betterton Beach?
The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Betterton Beach located?
Betterton Beach is in Kent County, MD, at 100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS