59°
Rain Showers
78%
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Calvert County · Chesapeake Bay
Flag Ponds Nature Park
327-acre Calvert County park with 3,000 feet of sandy beach, fossil cliffs, freshwater ponds, and wooded trails. Closer to the water than Calvert Cliffs but with similar fossil-hunting opportunities.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
78% rain · 59°F air
Weather
- 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 78% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
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8 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
46 Fossils
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 22 mph
NW
Rain
78%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
56°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
56°
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
15%
59
55°
Sunny
0%
59
69°
Chance Rain Showers
32%
57
69°
Sunny
2%
68
74°
Sunny
5%
75
71°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
57
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 10 to 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 78% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Small lot, fills on summer weekends.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted.
Entry Fee
$6/vehicle non-resident, $4 resident
Address
1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy, Lusby, MD 20657
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Flag Ponds Nature Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Flag Ponds Nature Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS