60°
Chance Rain Showers
52%
23
Worcester County · Atlantic Ocean
Assateague Island National Seashore
The federally managed Maryland side of Assateague. Wilder and quieter than the state park, with OSV (over-sand vehicle) access, wilderness camping, and the same iconic wild ponies. Day-use fee gets you into some of the emptiest Atlantic beach you can drive to.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
52% rain · 57°F water · 60°F air
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 52% rain — rain likely at some point
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
33 /100
skip
15 Swim
13 Sunbathe
40 Walk
39 Fish
64 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
60°F
Fog
Wind
14 to 22 mph
W
Rain
52%
Sunday
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~100m
Tomorrow
52°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Wave Height
2.6 ft
8s period
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:06 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 2:55 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:38 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
52°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
46
49°
Sunny
1%
46
60°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
45
60°
Sunny
1%
55
63°
Sunny
3%
55
61°
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
29%
49
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 14 to 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 52% rain chance
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
7:50 PM - 8:50 PM
Major
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
National Seashore lot at Toms Cove area.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on the National Seashore beach.
Entry Fee
$25/vehicle 7-day pass, or America the Beautiful pass
Address
7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Assateague Island National Seashore.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Assateague Island National Seashore from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS