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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 · 82°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 1 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 2224% probability — reconsider swimming
63 /100
good
42 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2224% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:38 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 1:42 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:58 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Sunny
0%
84
89°
Sunny
0%
74
91°
Mostly Sunny
2%
74
88°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
31
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
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
10:20 PM - 11:20 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 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