57°
Rain Showers
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Anne Arundel County · Chesapeake Bay
Fort Smallwood Park
A 100-acre former military fort on the Patapsco River where it meets the Bay. Small protected beach, fishing pier, hawk watch, and stunning Bay views. Overlooked in favor of Sandy Point but has its own loyal following.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
81% rain · NWS alert active · 57°F air
Weather
- 57°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 81% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued april 18 at 1:40pm edt until april 19 at 6:00pm edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
1 Fish
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
57°F
Clear
Wind
12 to 21 mph
NW
Rain
81%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
54°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:18 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 7:53 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 3:12 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:14 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
54°
Isolated Rain Showers
15%
45
55°
Sunny
0%
59
69°
Chance Rain Showers
35%
57
71°
Sunny
1%
68
75°
Mostly Sunny
6%
77
70°
Chance Rain Showers
42%
43
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 63°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 81% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 57°F outside
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
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Major
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot. $6 entry fee in season.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash outside designated beach area.
Entry Fee
$6/vehicle May-Sep, free otherwise
Address
9500 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Fort Smallwood Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Fort Smallwood Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS