Roaring Point Waterfront Park

3398 Nanticoke Wharf Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840

A small Wicomico County park at the mouth of the Nanticoke River where it meets Tangier Sound. Modest sandy beach, fishing/crabbing pier, and big open-water views — a local favorite that rarely sees out-of-county crowds.

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Ideal for a beach walk.

High nettle risk · 76°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 12 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 12 to 15 mph.

Weather

  • 83°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • High nettle risk — 3629% probability — reconsider swimming
74 /100
great
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
7 to 12 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
6:04 PM
0.3 ft · in 3.4h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
3629% probability · Potomac buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
6:26 AM Low 0.4 ft
11:42 AM High 1.8 ft
6:04 PM Low 0.3 ft
Today Jun 25
83°

Mostly Sunny

0%
85
Fri Jun 26
88°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%
46
Sat Jun 27
83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

66%
35
Sun Jun 28
84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

16%
86
Mon Jun 29
81°

Sunny

2%
85
Tue Jun 30
83°

Sunny

3%
85
Wed Jul 1
87°

Sunny

9%
85
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

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

Parking

Free gravel lot adjacent to the pier.

Dogs

Leashed dogs permitted.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

3398 Nanticoke Wharf Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840

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Is Roaring Point Waterfront Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs permitted.

Is there an entry fee at Roaring Point Waterfront Park?

Entry to Roaring Point Waterfront Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Roaring Point Waterfront Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Roaring Point Waterfront Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Roaring Point Waterfront Park?

Amenities at Roaring Point Waterfront Park include fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic area, restrooms, pavilion.

When is the water warmest at Roaring Point Waterfront 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 Roaring Point Waterfront Park located?

Roaring Point Waterfront Park is in Wicomico County, MD, at 3398 Nanticoke Wharf Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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