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Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy, Lusby, MD 20657
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
Ideal for fossil hunting.
High nettle risk · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Weather
- 85°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
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
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
85°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
3 to 14 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
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:57 PM
0.2 ft · in 3.3h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:37 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:57 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms
75%
16
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
15%
86
88°
Mostly Sunny
4%
86
92°
Sunny
4%
76
96°
Sunny
7%
69
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 3 to 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Small lot, fills on summer weekends.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted.
Entry Fee
$5/vehicle Calvert resident, $15/vehicle non-resident (Apr–Oct); $5/vehicle weekends only Jan–Mar
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.
Frequently Asked
Is Flag Ponds Nature Park dog-friendly?
Dogs not permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Flag Ponds Nature Park?
$5/vehicle Calvert resident, $15/vehicle non-resident (Apr–Oct); $5/vehicle weekends only Jan–Mar
Are there lifeguards at Flag Ponds Nature Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Flag Ponds Nature Park?
Amenities at Flag Ponds Nature Park include restrooms, trails, observation tower, fossils.
When is the water warmest at Flag Ponds Nature 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 Flag Ponds Nature Park located?
Flag Ponds Nature Park is in Calvert County, MD, at 1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy, Lusby, MD 20657.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS