82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
35
St. Mary's County, MD · Patuxent River
Snow Hill Farm Park
26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
A newer 163-acre St. Mary's County waterfront park on the Patuxent River in Hollywood, opened after a Navy REPI partnership protected the property. 1,700 feet of shoreline with a 500-foot beach in a protected cove, plus kayak launch on Roslin Creek.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · High nettle risk · 41% rain
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 41% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 69% probability — reconsider swimming
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
30 /100
skip
0 Swim
54 Sunbathe
20 Walk
42 Fish
31 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
41%
Today
Tomorrow
80°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
6:47 PM
0.4 ft · in 3.6h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
69% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:03 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 8:28 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 1:01 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:23 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 2:01 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:52 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:57 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 10:14 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 3:02 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 9:03 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 10:59 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:13 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:42 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 11:40 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:57 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:16 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 12:21 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:53 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:11 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 1:01 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:52 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8577123, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Partly Sunny
3%
86
86°
Sunny
1%
86
93°
Sunny
1%
75
91°
Sunny
3%
79
90°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
44
90°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
40
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 41% rain chance
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
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Snow Hill Farm Park today?
Snow Hill Farm 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 Snow Hill Farm Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Snow Hill Farm Park?
Entry to Snow Hill Farm Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Snow Hill Farm Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Snow Hill Farm Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Snow Hill Farm Park?
Amenities at Snow Hill Farm Park include beach, kayak launch, picnic tables, sheltered picnic areas.
When is the water warmest at Snow Hill Farm Park?
The Patuxent warms through July to highs around 78-82°F. Best swimming window is late June through early September.
Where is Snow Hill Farm Park located?
Snow Hill Farm Park is in St. Mary's County, MD, at 26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS