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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 · 76°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 4827% probability — reconsider swimming
68 /100
good
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 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
5 to 15 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Partly Sunny then 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
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:34 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
38
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
83%
16
85°
Partly Sunny
14%
86
85°
Mostly Sunny
5%
86
89°
Sunny
5%
76
94°
Mostly Sunny
8%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 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
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
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