64°
Chance Rain Showers
73%
12
St Mary's County · Chesapeake Bay
Point Lookout State Park
Southernmost tip of Maryland's western shore, where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake. 1,100 acres of beaches, marshland, Civil War history (POW camp), fishing pier, and lighthouse. Three miles of shoreline with multiple swim areas.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
73% rain · NWS alert active · 64°F air
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 73% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued april 18 at 1:40pm edt until april 19 at 6:00pm edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
0 Fish
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Clear
Wind
14 to 23 mph
NW
Rain
73%
Sunday
Tomorrow
56°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:12 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:55 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 3:25 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 9:42 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
56°
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
17%
59
55°
Sunny
1%
59
69°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
47
68°
Sunny
2%
67
72°
Sunny
5%
75
70°
Chance Rain Showers
36%
57
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 14 to 23 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 73% chance of rain
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
7:50 PM - 8:50 PM
Major
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Minor
6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Large state park lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas. Not on swim beach.
Entry Fee
$5/person MD resident, $7/person non-resident
Address
11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD 20687
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Point Lookout State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Point Lookout State Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS