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Mostly Sunny
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Cecil County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Perryville Community Park
601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903
A town park on the east bank of the Susquehanna directly across from Havre de Grace. Shoreline access, boat ramp, fishing pier, trails, and a waterfront gazebo with the best lighthouse-and-river view in Cecil County. Not a swim beach — this is a walking, fishing, and sunset park.
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 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 2311% probability — reconsider swimming
74 /100
great
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 13 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
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:54 PM
1.8 ft · in 5.2h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2311% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:35 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:54 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:18 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 2:39 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:54 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Cloudy
13%
79
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
17
84°
Partly Sunny
12%
86
84°
Mostly Sunny
4%
86
87°
Mostly Sunny
9%
86
91°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
45
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 13 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
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Perryville Community Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Perryville Community Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Perryville Community Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Perryville Community Park?
Entry to Perryville Community Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Perryville Community Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Perryville Community Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Perryville Community Park?
Amenities at Perryville Community Park include boat ramp, fishing pier, trails, playground, pavilion, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Perryville Community 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 Perryville Community Park located?
Perryville Community Park is in Cecil County, MD, at 601 Broad St, Perryville, MD 21903.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS