56°
Rain Showers
80%
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Anne Arundel County · Chesapeake Bay
Sandy Point State Park
A 786-acre state park on the Chesapeake Bay near the Bay Bridge. The swimming beach is the most popular day-use beach on the upper Bay, with lifeguards, bathhouse, boat ramps, and sweeping views of the Bay Bridge.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
80% rain · NWS alert active · 56°F air
Weather
- 56°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 80% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — coastal flood advisory issued april 18 at 2:37pm edt until april 19 at 10:00am edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37PM EDT until April 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
56°F
Clear
Wind
13 to 22 mph
NW
Rain
80%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 1:18 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
52°
Isolated Rain Showers
16%
45
53°
Sunny
0%
50
65°
Chance Rain Showers
35%
57
67°
Sunny
1%
68
71°
Sunny
6%
67
68°
Chance Rain Showers
40%
43
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 13 to 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 66°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 80% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 56°F outside
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Large paved lot. Fills up by 10 AM on summer weekends — arrive early.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted on the swimming beach. Permitted elsewhere in the park on 6-ft leash.
Entry Fee
$5/person MD resident, $7/person out-of-state (May-Sep)
Address
1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sandy Point State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sandy Point State Park from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS