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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 76°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 3075% probability — reconsider swimming
77 /100
great
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
81 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
84°F
Clear
Wind
7 to 16 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:26 PM
0.3 ft · in 5.8h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
3075% probability · Annapolis buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:35 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:57 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:41 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 2:13 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 8:26 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
38
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
82%
16
85°
Partly Sunny
12%
86
80°
Mostly Sunny
4%
86
84°
Mostly Sunny
7%
85
88°
Mostly Sunny
10%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 16 mph 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
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Mayo Beach Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Mayo Beach Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
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