89°
Patchy Smoke
69%
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Kent County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Rock Hall Beach
Small-town Chesapeake charm. Rock Hall Town Beach is a compact sandy stretch in the heart of a working waterman town known for crab houses, fishing charters, and sailboat culture.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
69% rain · High nettle risk · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 69% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 69% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
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0 Swim
26 Sunbathe
37 Walk
38 Fish
62 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SW
Rain
69%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:34 PM
1.7 ft · in 2.7h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
69% probability · Annapolis buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
5%
84
87°
Sunny
3%
85
87°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
13
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
69%
16
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
76
83°
Sunny
8%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 69% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
3:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking nearby.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Beach Rd, Rock Hall, MD 21661
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Rock Hall Beach today?
Rock Hall Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Rock Hall Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Rock Hall Beach?
Entry to Rock Hall Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Rock Hall Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Rock Hall Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Rock Hall Beach?
Amenities at Rock Hall Beach include restrooms, picnic tables, restaurants nearby, marina nearby.
When is the water warmest at Rock Hall 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 Rock Hall Beach located?
Rock Hall Beach is in Kent County, MD, at Beach Rd, Rock Hall, MD 21661.
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