Beverly Triton Nature Park

1202 Triton Beach Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037

Restored nature park with a 0.5-mile sandy beach, wetlands, and meadow trails. Low-key, quiet, and requires advance reservations which keeps it blissfully empty. No swimming allowed but fishing, crabbing, and wading are fine.

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Great day for a beach walk.

High nettle risk · 81°F water · 85°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Weather

  • 85°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • High nettle risk — 64% probability — reconsider swimming
71 /100
great
51 Swim
77 Sunbathe
84 Walk
71 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 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.

NOAA station 8575512 · Observed 1.98 ft · Predicted 1.34 ft

Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
10:38 PM
0.5 ft · in 3.4h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
64% probability · Annapolis buoy
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:24 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
4:32 AM High 1.8 ft
10:53 AM Low 0.7 ft
4:26 PM High 1.5 ft
10:38 PM Low 0.5 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8575512, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Sep 9
85°

Sunny

0%
71
Thu Sep 10
88°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

26%
34
Fri Sep 11
80°

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

33%
71
Sat Sep 12
81°

Chance Rain Showers

52%
59
Sun Sep 13
84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

55%
24
Mon Sep 14
83°

Mostly Sunny

3%
82
Tue Sep 15
84°

Mostly Sunny

8%
80
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 PM

Parking

Limited lot. Free reservation pass required on weekends/holidays Memorial Day–Labor Day via yourpassnow.com.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash.

Entry Fee

$8/vehicle daily at gatehouse; free reservation pass required in-season on weekends & holidays

Address

1202 Triton Beach Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037

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Is it safe to swim at Beverly Triton Nature Park today?

Beverly Triton Nature Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Beverly Triton Nature Park dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash.

Is there an entry fee at Beverly Triton Nature Park?

$8/vehicle daily at gatehouse; free reservation pass required in-season on weekends & holidays

Are there lifeguards at Beverly Triton Nature Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Beverly Triton Nature Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Beverly Triton Nature Park?

Amenities at Beverly Triton Nature Park include restrooms, trails, pavilion, fishing.

When is the water warmest at Beverly Triton Nature Park?

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 Beverly Triton Nature Park located?

Beverly Triton Nature Park is in Anne Arundel County, MD, at 1202 Triton Beach Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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