59°
Rain Showers
78%
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Calvert County · Patuxent River
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
560-acre archaeological park on the Patuxent River with a sandy beach, museum of Maryland archaeology, and 3+ miles of trails. The beach is quiet, dog-friendly, and one of the better spots to wade and look for Native American artifacts (which must be left in place if found).
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
78% rain · NWS alert active · 59°F air
Weather
- 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 78% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued april 18 at 1:40pm edt until april 19 at 6:00pm edt by nws baltimore md/washington dc
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skip
0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
0 Fish
56 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:40PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
12 to 22 mph
NW
Rain
78%
Sunday
Tomorrow
57°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:12 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:55 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 3:25 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 9:42 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
57°
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
15%
59
58°
Sunny
0%
59
72°
Chance Rain Showers
33%
65
73°
Sunny
2%
77
78°
Sunny
5%
75
74°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
65
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 12 to 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 78% chance of rain
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside
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.
Minor
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Major
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Minor
6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS