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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 · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 4827% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 25 at 6:25am edt until june 26 at 8:00am edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
53 /100
ok
22 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
58 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.8 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 6:25AM EDT until June 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 14 mph
S
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
90°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:57 PM
0.2 ft · in 3.3h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:37 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:57 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
38
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
16
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
15%
86
86°
Mostly Sunny
5%
85
91°
Mostly Sunny
4%
76
95°
Mostly Sunny
8%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 14 mph 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
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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