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Dorchester County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park)
Somerset Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613
A Cambridge waterfront park at the end of Somerset Avenue on the Choptank River. Small sandy beach, boat ramp, docks, playgrounds, pavilions, and walking paths. Free and pet-friendly — Cambridge's easy-access public waterfront.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 76°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 12 mph.
Weather
- 86°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
68 /100
good
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
6 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:53 PM
0.2 ft · in 5.2h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:42 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:27 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 1:33 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 7:53 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
38
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
69%
35
86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
18%
86
88°
Mostly Sunny
2%
86
91°
Sunny
3%
76
95°
Sunny
9%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
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 lot.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Somerset Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park.
Is there an entry fee at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park)?
Entry to Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park)?
Amenities at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) include beach, boat ramp, docks, pavilion, playgrounds, playing field, walking paths.
When is the water warmest at Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle 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 Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) located?
Great Marsh Park (Gerry Boyle Park) is in Dorchester County, MD, at Somerset Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS