56°
Rain Showers
84%
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Cecil County · Chesapeake Bay
Elk Neck State Park
At the very top of the Chesapeake Bay where freshwater inflow is highest — minimal jellyfish, good swimming. Home to the Turkey Point Lighthouse (1.9-mile trail), camping, and boat rentals.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
84% rain · 56°F air
Weather
- 56°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 84% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
10 /100
skip
8 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
12 to 21 mph
NW
Rain
84%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
51°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:46 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:50 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 6:29 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
51°
Isolated Rain Showers
17%
45
53°
Sunny
0%
51
66°
Chance Rain Showers
29%
57
71°
Sunny
1%
68
75°
Sunny
5%
77
70°
Chance Rain Showers
39%
58
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 12 to 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 66°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 84% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 56°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Ample. Day-use fee.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash in designated pet areas.
Entry Fee
$3/person MD resident, $5/person non-resident
Address
4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Elk Neck State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Elk Neck State Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS