81°
Sunny
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Cecil County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)
Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914
A historic colonial-town waterfront park on the Northeast River with a small sandy beach, pier, and pavilion. Charlestown dates to 1742, and the walk through town afterward is half the point. Calm, shallow water near the top of the Bay is friendly for kids wading.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
Swim advisory · High nettle risk · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 0 to 3 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 348% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality
46 /100
ok
0 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
22 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Advisory
Beach, sampled twice per month Advisory posted on 6/3/26
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
3 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
86°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
348% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:05 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 6:42 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 1:16 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 8:54 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny
0%
84
90°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
91°
Mostly Sunny
5%
74
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
33
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
78
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
80
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
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 street parking near the park.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
Entry to Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
Amenities at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) include pier, picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown 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 Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) located?
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) is in Cecil County, MD, at Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914.
Nearby Beaches
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