76°
Sunny
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Worcester County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Public Landing Beach
Small sandy beach on Chincoteague Bay in the unincorporated Eastern Shore community of Public Landing. Calm water, quiet, and a great alternative to Ocean City's crowds if you want a Bay-side day on the southern Eastern Shore.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
79 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:38 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 1:42 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:58 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Sunny
1%
82
90°
Sunny
0%
74
90°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
90°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
37
70°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
27%
68
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
72
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
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Public Landing, MD 21851
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Public Landing Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Public Landing Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Public Landing Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Public Landing Beach?
Entry to Public Landing Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Public Landing Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Public Landing Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Public Landing Beach?
Amenities at Public Landing Beach include restrooms, pavilion, fishing pier, boat ramp.
When is the water warmest at Public Landing 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 Public Landing Beach located?
Public Landing Beach is in Worcester County, MD, at Public Landing, MD 21851.
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