88°
Mostly Sunny
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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 swimming.
76°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
81 /100
great
87 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
6 to 12 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
92°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
4:19 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.6h
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
8:36 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 9:53 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:19 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 9:43 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
92°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
25
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
74%
17
86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
48
89°
Mostly Sunny
5%
77
95°
Sunny
4%
77
97°
Sunny
9%
70
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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.
Major
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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