89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
65%
15
Anne Arundel County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Mayo Beach Park
3500 Edgewater Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037
A 77-acre Anne Arundel park on the South River at Mayo Peninsula. Includes a beach, fishing pier, and woodland trails. Requires an advance pass reservation — one of the few Maryland beaches using this system.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
65% rain · Thunderstorms · High nettle risk
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 65% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 69% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — special marine warning issued july 18 at 4:44pm edt until july 18 at 5:45pm edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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0 Swim
24 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
22 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Special Marine Warning issued July 18 at 4:44PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 4:33PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:50AM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
14 mph
SW
Rain
65%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
9:45 PM
1.5 ft · in 51m
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
69% probability · Annapolis buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Mostly Sunny
7%
84
81°
Sunny
6%
85
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
78%
14
87°
Rain Showers Likely
67%
45
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
76
84°
Sunny
7%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 65% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
3:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Limited lot. Free reservation pass required on weekends/holidays Memorial Day–Labor Day via yourpassnow.com.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted.
Entry Fee
$8/vehicle daily at gatehouse; free reservation pass required in-season on weekends & holidays
Address
3500 Edgewater Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Mayo Beach Park today?
Mayo Beach Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Mayo Beach Park dog-friendly?
Dogs not permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Mayo Beach Park?
$8/vehicle daily at gatehouse; free reservation pass required in-season on weekends & holidays
Are there lifeguards at Mayo Beach Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Mayo Beach Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Mayo Beach Park?
Amenities at Mayo Beach Park include restrooms, fishing pier, trails, picnic areas, boat launch.
When is the water warmest at Mayo Beach 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 Mayo Beach Park located?
Mayo Beach Park is in Anne Arundel County, MD, at 3500 Edgewater Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.
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