85°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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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 swimming.
76°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
81 /100
great
87 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming 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
85°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 12 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:53 PM
0.2 ft · in 5.2h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:42 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:27 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 1:33 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 7:53 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
93°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
44
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64%
35
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
17%
86
85°
Sunny
2%
85
89°
Sunny
2%
76
94°
Mostly Sunny
10%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 12 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
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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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