73°
Sunny
1%
84
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 · 73°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 465% probability — reconsider swimming
73 /100
great
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
NE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
465% probability · Annapolis buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:09 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:59 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 2:51 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:13 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny
0%
84
80°
Mostly Sunny
0%
82
82°
Mostly Sunny
6%
82
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
33
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
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
10:30 PM - 11:30 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
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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS