82°
Sunny
1%
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Charles County, MD · Potomac River
Friendship Farm Park
Friendship Landing Rd, Nanjemoy, MD 20662
A quiet 253-acre Charles County park on Nanjemoy Creek near its mouth on the Potomac. Small sandy shoreline, kayak launch, fishing pier, and open fields — a rural waterfront park more than a swim beach.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
79 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
N
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
9:43 PM
1.1 ft · in 21m
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:21 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:56 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 3:16 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 9:43 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Sunny
0%
84
91°
Sunny
0%
75
94°
Mostly Sunny
4%
74
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
24
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
72
77°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free paved lot near the pier.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Friendship Landing Rd, Nanjemoy, MD 20662
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Friendship Farm Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Friendship Farm Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Friendship Farm Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome.
Is there an entry fee at Friendship Farm Park?
Entry to Friendship Farm Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Friendship Farm Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Friendship Farm Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Friendship Farm Park?
Amenities at Friendship Farm Park include fishing pier, kayak launch, picnic area, playground, restrooms, trails.
When is the water warmest at Friendship Farm Park?
The tidal Potomac peaks in late July and August at 78-82°F. Swimmable from mid-June into September.
Where is Friendship Farm Park located?
Friendship Farm Park is in Charles County, MD, at Friendship Landing Rd, Nanjemoy, MD 20662.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS