Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park

352 Commerce St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078

A half-mile wooden boardwalk along the Susquehanna's mouth connecting Tydings Memorial Park to the Concord Point Lighthouse. No real swim beach — unbeatable waterfront walking, fishing, and sunrise views, plus the Maritime and Decoy museums are on the walk.

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Ideal for a beach walk.

82°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.

Weather

  • 84°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
84 /100
great
85 Swim
81 Sunbathe
86 Walk
87 Fish
81 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
9 mph
SE
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
82°F
Sunny
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
3:53 PM
0.3 ft · in 42m
Sea Nettles
Low nettle risk
30% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Elevated
80 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Jul 12
84°

Partly Sunny

6%
85
Mon Jul 13
82°

Sunny

0%
87
Tue Jul 14
86°

Sunny

0%
86
Wed Jul 15
92°

Sunny

5%
77
Thu Jul 16
90°

Mostly Sunny

2%
81
Fri Jul 17
88°

Mostly Sunny

8%
83
Sat Jul 18
89°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

26%
40
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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
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

Parking

Free lot at Tydings Park plus downtown street parking.

Dogs

Leashed dogs welcome on the promenade and in Tydings Park.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

352 Commerce St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078

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Is it safe to swim at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park today?

Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings 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 Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs welcome on the promenade and in Tydings Park.

Is there an entry fee at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park?

Entry to Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park?

Amenities at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park include boardwalk, fishing, playground, restrooms, pavilions, museums nearby, walkable restaurants.

When is the water warmest at Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings 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 Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park located?

Havre de Grace Promenade & Tydings Park is in Harford County, MD, at 352 Commerce St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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