79°
Sunny
1%
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Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Breezy Point Beach
5230 Breezy Point Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
A 1/2-mile sandy Calvert County beach with a netted swimming area (jellyfish barrier), fishing pier, and on-site campground. One of the few Chesapeake beaches with a real swim-netted lagoon.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 79°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 2224% probability — reconsider swimming
65 /100
good
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
NE
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
84°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
11:09 PM
0.3 ft · in 1.8h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2224% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 11:35 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:05 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 11:09 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Sunny
0%
84
89°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
92°
Mostly Sunny
4%
74
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
33
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
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
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot at entrance.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted on the beach during season.
Entry Fee
$8/person resident, $15/person non-resident (May-Sep)
Address
5230 Breezy Point Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Breezy Point Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Breezy Point Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Breezy Point Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs not permitted on the beach during season.
Is there an entry fee at Breezy Point Beach?
$8/person resident, $15/person non-resident (May-Sep)
Are there lifeguards at Breezy Point Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Breezy Point Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Breezy Point Beach?
Amenities at Breezy Point Beach include netted swim area, fishing pier, campground, restrooms, picnic pavilions.
When is the water warmest at Breezy Point 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 Breezy Point Beach located?
Breezy Point Beach is in Calvert County, MD, at 5230 Breezy Point Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.
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