84°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Dares Beach Park
901 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
A small Calvert County public beach — roughly 300 feet of soft sand on the Bay just north of Prince Frederick. Quiet, understated, and a welcome break from the more-known Bay beaches a few miles in either direction.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for fossil hunting.
High nettle risk · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 16 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
80 /100
great
22 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
89 Fossils
80 Photo
Best for fossil hunting today
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
6 to 15 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
6:15 PM
0.8 ft · in 3.6h
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12:26 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 7:42 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 12:12 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 6:15 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
79%
16
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
15%
85
84°
Mostly Sunny
5%
85
88°
Sunny
4%
85
91°
Sunny
7%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
No dedicated lot — street parking near the entrance.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
901 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Dares Beach Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Dares Beach Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Dares Beach Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Dares Beach Park?
Entry to Dares Beach Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Dares Beach Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Dares Beach Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Dares Beach Park?
Amenities at Dares Beach Park include restrooms, beach.
When is the water warmest at Dares Beach Park?
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 Dares Beach Park located?
Dares Beach Park is in Calvert County, MD, at 901 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Nearby Beaches
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