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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · NWS alert active · 76°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 4827% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 25 at 6:25am edt until june 26 at 8:00am edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
55 /100
good
25 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
46 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 6:25AM EDT until June 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
6 to 14 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
Tomorrow
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:57 PM
0.2 ft · in 3.3h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% 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 · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:37 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:57 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
92°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
38
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
74%
16
85°
Partly Sunny
14%
86
82°
Mostly Sunny
2%
86
86°
Sunny
3%
85
91°
Sunny
7%
76
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 14 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
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS