Anne Arundel County, MD · Chesapeake Bay

Mayo Beach Park

A 77-acre Anne Arundel park on the South River at Mayo Peninsula. Includes a beach, fishing pier, and woodland trails. Requires an advance pass reservation — one of the few Maryland beaches using this system.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

High nettle risk · 81°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
High nettle risk — 64% probability — reconsider swimming

67 /100

good

47 Swim

70 Sunbathe

81 Walk

68 Fish

76 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

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Clear

Wind

18 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

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

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

7:24 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

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

Time	Type	Height
5:16 AM	High	1.7 ft
11:33 AM	Low	0.6 ft
5:24 PM	High	1.6 ft
11:36 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:55 AM	High	1.7 ft
12:11 PM	Low	0.6 ft
6:19 PM	High	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:29 AM	Low	0.6 ft
6:32 AM	High	1.6 ft
12:48 PM	Low	0.5 ft
7:10 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:20 AM	Low	0.7 ft
7:07 AM	High	1.5 ft
1:25 PM	Low	0.4 ft
7:58 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:10 AM	Low	0.8 ft
7:42 AM	High	1.5 ft
2:02 PM	Low	0.4 ft
8:45 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:59 AM	Low	0.8 ft
8:19 AM	High	1.4 ft
2:40 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:31 PM	High	1.7 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

84°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

86°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

Fri Sep 11

79°

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

32%

Sat Sep 12

80°

Chance Rain Showers

52%

Sun Sep 13

85°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

55%

Mon Sep 14

84°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

85°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°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

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

Beach Info

Parking

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

Dogs

Dogs not permitted.

Entry Fee

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

Address

3500 Edgewater Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037

Amenities

restroomsfishing piertrailspicnic areasboat launch

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Mayo Beach Park today?

Mayo Beach 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 Mayo Beach Park dog-friendly?

Dogs not permitted.

Is there an entry fee at Mayo Beach Park?

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

Are there lifeguards at Mayo Beach Park?

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

What amenities are at Mayo Beach Park?

Amenities at Mayo Beach Park include restrooms, fishing pier, trails, picnic areas, boat launch.

When is the water warmest at Mayo Beach 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 Mayo Beach Park located?

Mayo Beach Park is in Anne Arundel County, MD, at 3500 Edgewater Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.