85°
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Cecil County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)
Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914
A historic colonial-town waterfront park on the Northeast River with a small sandy beach, pier, and pavilion. Charlestown dates to 1742, and the walk through town afterward is half the point. Calm, shallow water near the top of the Bay is friendly for kids wading.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 0 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
85 /100
ideal
85 Swim
82 Sunbathe
86 Walk
86 Fish
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
8 mph
E
Rain
5%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
4:50 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.6h
Sea Nettles
Low nettle risk
30% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
87
88°
Sunny
0%
84
95°
Sunny
6%
72
91°
Mostly Sunny
2%
80
88°
Mostly Sunny
7%
83
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
40
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 street parking near the park.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) today?
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown 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. 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 Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
Entry to Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)?
Amenities at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) include pier, picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown 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 Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) located?
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach) is in Cecil County, MD, at Louisa Ln, Charlestown, MD 21914.
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