81°
Sunny
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Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
North Beach
Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714
A charming Chesapeake Bay town with a 0.5-mile boardwalk, sandy beach, fishing pier, and walkable downtown full of restaurants, ice cream, and farmers market. One of the most family-friendly day trips from DC.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 81°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 2224% probability — reconsider swimming
65 /100
good
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°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
86°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2224% probability · Gooses Reef 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
86°
Sunny
0%
84
91°
Sunny
0%
74
94°
Mostly Sunny
5%
74
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
24
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
Metered street parking and paid lots. Weekends fill up fast.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not on the swimming beach Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Entry Fee
$6/person non-resident (weekends, summer)
Address
Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at North Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for North Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is North Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not on the swimming beach Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Is there an entry fee at North Beach?
$6/person non-resident (weekends, summer)
Are there lifeguards at North Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at North Beach?
Amenities at North Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, fishing pier, boardwalk, playground, pavilion, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at North Beach?
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 North Beach located?
North Beach is in Calvert County, MD, at Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS