59°
Rain Showers
76%
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Calvert County · Chesapeake Bay
Calvert Cliffs State Park
World-famous for Miocene-era fossils. A 1.8-mile hike through woodlands leads to a small beach at the base of the cliffs where you can sift for shark teeth, whale bones, and 600+ species of prehistoric fossils.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
76% rain · 59°F air
Weather
- 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 76% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
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14 Swim
2 Sunbathe
21 Walk
46 Fossils
61 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
9 to 15 mph
NW
Rain
76%
Sunday
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~200m
Tomorrow
59°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:12 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:55 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 3:25 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 9:42 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
59°
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
15%
59
58°
Sunny
0%
60
72°
Chance Rain Showers
32%
65
73°
Sunny
2%
77
78°
Sunny
5%
77
74°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
65
What to Bring Today
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 76% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Trailhead lot, fills on summer weekends. $5 vehicle fee.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash on trails. Not permitted on beach May-Sep.
Entry Fee
$5/vehicle
Address
10540 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Calvert Cliffs State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Calvert Cliffs State Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS