85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
40
Calvert County, MD · Chesapeake Bay
North Beach
Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714
A charming Chesapeake Bay town with a 0.5-mile boardwalk, sandy beach, fishing pier, and walkable downtown full of restaurants, ice cream, and farmers market. One of the most family-friendly day trips from DC.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · High nettle risk · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 29% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 69% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
22 /100
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0 Swim
58 Sunbathe
27 Walk
40 Fish
32 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
E
Rain
29%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
3:31 PM
1.0 ft · in 21m
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
69% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
1%
86
89°
Sunny
0%
83
98°
Sunny
1%
67
92°
Sunny
3%
78
91°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
43
91°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph 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
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking and paid lots. Weekends fill up fast.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not on the swimming beach Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Entry Fee
$6/person non-resident (weekends, summer)
Address
Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at North Beach today?
North 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. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is North Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not on the swimming beach Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Is there an entry fee at North Beach?
$6/person non-resident (weekends, summer)
Are there lifeguards at North Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at North Beach?
Amenities at North Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, fishing pier, boardwalk, playground, pavilion, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at North 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 North Beach located?
North Beach is in Calvert County, MD, at Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714.
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