56°
Rain Showers
80%
8
Queen Annes County · Chesapeake Bay
Matapeake Beach & Dog Park
Kent Island beach with a dedicated off-leash dog beach and fishing pier. Sits in the shadow of the Bay Bridge with dramatic views. One of the only Maryland beaches where dogs can run free in the water.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
80% rain · NWS alert active · 25 mph wind
Weather
- 56°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 80% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 25 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip
Water
- 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued april 18 at 1:40pm edt until april 19 at 6:00pm edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
9 Walk
0 Fish
52 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
56°F
Clear
Wind
15 to 25 mph
NW
Rain
80%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
53°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 1:18 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
53°
Isolated Rain Showers
16%
45
54°
Sunny
0%
50
66°
Chance Rain Showers
34%
57
68°
Sunny
1%
68
72°
Sunny
5%
75
68°
Chance Rain Showers
39%
57
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 25 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 66°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 80% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 56°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
8:00 PM - 9:00 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
Free parking lot.
Dogs
Off-leash permitted in designated dog beach area. Must be under voice control.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1112 Dundee Ave, Stevensville, MD 21666
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Matapeake Beach & Dog Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Matapeake Beach & Dog Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS