92°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
62%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · High nettle risk · 62% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 62% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 5156% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
15 /100
skip
0 Swim
40 Sunbathe
13 Walk
16 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing 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
92°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
6 mph
SE
Rain
62%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Patchy Fog
Water
Water Temp
77°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:10 PM
0.3 ft · in 1.3h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
5156% 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 · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:43 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:39 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 3:05 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 9:10 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Patchy Fog
75%
42
85°
Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
48
88°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
3%
86
88°
Sunny
3%
85
92°
Sunny
4%
76
93°
Sunny
11%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 62% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 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.
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