Station Name: Gooses Reef, MD
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Cambridge, MD 20613
Dorchester County

GPS Coordinates: 38.556, -76.415

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected, which results in several inches of water on Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons, and water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. For late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, tide levels of 4.0 feet are possible, which results in portions of 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets being flooded in North Beach, with homes affected near 9th Street, and flooding of structures near Charles Street in Solomons; yards, parking lots, and portions of both Charles and Williams Street are covered by more than a foot of water in Solomons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal this evening, and two and a half to three feet above normal late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. The next two high tides at Chesapeake Beach are at 9:40 PM this evening and 10:03 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Solomons Island are at 7:54 PM this evening and 8:07 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected, which results in several inches of water on Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons, and water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. For late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, tide levels of 4.0 feet are possible, which results in portions of 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets being flooded in North Beach, with homes affected near 9th Street, and flooding of structures near Charles Street in Solomons; yards, parking lots, and portions of both Charles and Williams Street are covered by more than a foot of water in Solomons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal this evening, and two and a half to three feet above normal late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. The next two high tides at Chesapeake Beach are at 9:40 PM this evening and 10:03 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Solomons Island are at 7:54 PM this evening and 8:07 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 31 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Saint Mary's County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off Saint Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. Low spots along Palmer Road are flooded with at least a foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next two high tides at Point Lookout are at 6:59 PM this evening and 7:22 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Coltons Point are at 8:10 PM this evening and 8:54 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Piney Point are at 7:34 PM this evening and 8:18 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 28 at 11:26AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:26 AM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 29 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected which leads to flooding of the Dock Street parking area, and around the Alex Haley Memorial and Compromise Street. For the high tides Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels of 3.5 feet are possible, at which point water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and floods numerous businesses on Dock Street, along with the City Dock parking lot; Bayside Beach also begins to flood around Harbor Road and Lake Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal tonight, and two and a half to three feet above normal Wednesday night through Thursday night. The next two high tides at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy are at 11:22 PM this evening and 10:51 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 31 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected which leads to flooding of the Dock Street parking area, and around the Alex Haley Memorial and Compromise Street. For the high tides Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels of 3.5 feet are possible, at which point water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and floods numerous businesses on Dock Street, along with the City Dock parking lot; Bayside Beach also begins to flood around Harbor Road and Lake Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal tonight, and two and a half to three feet above normal Wednesday night through Thursday night. The next two high tides at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy are at 11:22 PM this evening and 10:51 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 1:00PM EDT until October 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next two high tides at Goose Bay are at 9:20 PM this evening and 10:04 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Dahlgren are at 8:09 PM this evening and 8:35 AM Wednesday morning.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 11:26AM EDT until October 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:26 AM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 11:26AM EDT until October 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 11:26 AM
Expires: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.