77°
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 · 77°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 348% probability — reconsider swimming
73 /100
great
44 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
5 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
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
348% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:42 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 6:22 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 12:22 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 7:44 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
0%
84
83°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
85°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
33
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
72
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
78
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
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 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