81°
Sunny
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Wicomico County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Cove Road Beach
A small Wicomico County community-scale waterfront access on the Nanticoke near Nanticoke village. Modest shoreline, primarily used by locals for wading and fishing. Quiet, unimproved, and exactly what the MDE monitoring list catches but travel sites miss.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 81°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 3554% probability — reconsider swimming
73 /100
great
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
11:18 PM
0.4 ft · in 1.9h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
3554% probability · Potomac buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:35 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 11:28 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 4:58 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 11:18 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
1%
82
83°
Sunny
0%
82
86°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
83°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
31
71°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
25%
68
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
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
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Limited roadside parking.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Cove Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cove Road Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cove Road Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cove Road Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Cove Road Beach?
Entry to Cove Road Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cove Road Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Cove Road Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Cove Road Beach?
Amenities at Cove Road Beach include shoreline access.
When is the water warmest at Cove Road 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 Cove Road Beach located?
Cove Road Beach is in Wicomico County, MD, at Cove Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS