86°
Mostly Cloudy
6%
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Kent County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Betterton Beach
100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
A rare Chesapeake beach with minimal jellyfish due to freshwater inflow from the Sassafras River. 300 feet of sandy swimming beach plus 700 feet of shoreline, and one of the few Bay beaches with FREE admission.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for fishing.
82°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
80 /100
great
77 Swim
68 Sunbathe
79 Walk
87 Fish
85 Photo
Best for fishing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
6%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:44 PM
1.2 ft · in 2.6h
Sea Nettles
Low nettle risk
30% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Clean
42 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
0%
86
89°
Sunny
0%
83
96°
Sunny
4%
70
91°
Sunny
3%
79
89°
Mostly Sunny
9%
81
89°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
41
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 82°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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs on leash permitted outside swimming area.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Betterton Beach today?
Betterton 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. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Betterton Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs on leash permitted outside swimming area.
Is there an entry fee at Betterton Beach?
Entry to Betterton Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Betterton Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Betterton Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Betterton Beach?
Amenities at Betterton Beach include lifeguards, bathhouse, fishing jetty, picnic pavilion, playground, basketball court.
When is the water warmest at Betterton 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 Betterton Beach located?
Betterton Beach is in Kent County, MD, at 100 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS