88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
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Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp
14195 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688
Solomons Island's waterfront — a riverwalk/boardwalk along the Patuxent with boat ramp, fishing pier, and walkable access to the Calvert Marine Museum, restaurants, and kayak rentals. Not a swim beach, but the best waterfront stroll on the lower Patuxent.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · High nettle risk · 42% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 42% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 5156% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
20 /100
skip
0 Swim
55 Sunbathe
20 Walk
26 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 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
88°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
7 mph
S
Rain
42%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
82°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
5156% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 7:03 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 12:24 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 6:43 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
17
81°
Scattered Rain Showers
36%
76
83°
Sunny
3%
86
88°
Sunny
3%
85
92°
Sunny
4%
76
95°
Sunny
10%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 42% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free street and public lot parking around the island.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome on the boardwalk and in Riverwalk area.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
14195 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome on the boardwalk and in Riverwalk area.
Is there an entry fee at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp?
Entry to Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp is free.
Are there lifeguards at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp?
No lifeguards are stationed at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp?
Amenities at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp include boardwalk, boat ramp, fishing pier, kayak rentals, museum, restaurants, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp?
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 Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp located?
Solomons Island Riverwalk & Boat Ramp is in Calvert County, MD, at 14195 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688.
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