59°
Rain Showers Likely
70%
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Caroline County · Chesapeake Bay
Martinak State Park
A 107-acre park on the Choptank River at Watts Creek. Freshwater-tidal river beach, camping, boat ramp, and some of the best inland-bay birdwatching in Maryland. Smaller and quieter than nearby Tuckahoe.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
70% rain · 59°F air · 70°F water
Weather
- 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 70% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 70°F water — swimmable, refreshing
23 /100
skip
23 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
29 Fish
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°F
Cloudy
Wind
15 to 20 mph
NW
Rain
70%
Sunday
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 05 PM · burn in ~100m
Tomorrow
55°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
70°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
11:37 PM
-0.1 ft · in 56m
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 12:06 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:20 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 11:37 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
55°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
66
56°
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
0%
67
70°
Chance Rain Showers
29%
64
74°
Sunny
1%
84
78°
Sunny
4%
82
73°
Chance Rain Showers
35%
72
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 70% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°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
7:50 PM - 8:50 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
Park lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas.
Entry Fee
$3/person MD resident, $5 non-resident
Address
137 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Martinak State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Martinak State Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS