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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 fishing.
High nettle risk · 76°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 2311% probability — reconsider swimming
79 /100
great
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for fishing today
Water level 0.6 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
85°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
7 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
4:47 PM
1.1 ft · in 2.1h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2311% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Clean
42 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:48 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:52 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:47 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:27 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
54
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms
84%
16
85°
Mostly Sunny
12%
86
88°
Mostly Sunny
2%
86
91°
Mostly Sunny
8%
77
95°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
45
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°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.
Major
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS