Wicomico County, MD · Chesapeake Bay

Cove Road Beach

A small Wicomico County community-scale waterfront access on the Nanticoke near Nanticoke village. Modest shoreline, primarily used by locals for wading and fishing. Quiet, unimproved, and exactly what the MDE monitoring list catches but travel sites miss.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

60°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Weather

60°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

61 /100

good

56 Swim

49 Sunbathe

70 Walk

60 Fish

70 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

60°F

Clear

Wind

16 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Lower Eastern Shore

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Next Low Tide

7:29 PM

0.3 ft · in 56m

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

4:58 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:09 AM	High	2.4 ft
6:40 AM	Low	0.2 ft
12:37 PM	High	2.9 ft
7:29 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:51 AM	High	2.3 ft
7:21 AM	Low	0.2 ft
1:17 PM	High	3.0 ft
8:12 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:30 AM	High	2.3 ft
7:59 AM	Low	0.2 ft
1:54 PM	High	2.9 ft
8:52 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:08 AM	High	2.2 ft
8:35 AM	Low	0.2 ft
2:30 PM	High	2.9 ft
9:28 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:45 AM	High	2.2 ft
9:10 AM	Low	0.3 ft
3:06 PM	High	2.8 ft
10:04 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:22 AM	High	2.1 ft
9:45 AM	Low	0.4 ft
3:44 PM	High	2.7 ft
10:41 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:02 AM	High	2.0 ft
10:22 AM	Low	0.5 ft
4:24 PM	High	2.6 ft
11:22 PM	Low	0.5 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8571476, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

60°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

62°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

65°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

63°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

60°

Chance Rain Showers

31%

Fri Nov 13

54°

Chance Rain Showers

32%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°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

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Minor

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Limited roadside parking.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Cove Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840

Amenities

shoreline access

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Cove Road Beach today?

Cove Road 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 Cove Road Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash.

Is there an entry fee at Cove Road Beach?

Entry to Cove Road Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Cove Road Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Cove Road Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Cove Road Beach?

Amenities at Cove Road Beach include shoreline access.

When is the water warmest at Cove Road 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 Cove Road Beach located?

Cove Road Beach is in Wicomico County, MD, at Cove Rd, Nanticoke, MD 21840.