Water Temperature of the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:54 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: October 8, 4:59 AM, 2.23 ft
Low: October 8, 11:28 AM, 0.21 ft
High: October 8, 5:32 PM, 2.51 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Sailwinds Park; Great Marsh Park; Shoal Creek; Hambrooks Bay; Diskinson Bay; Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park; Trappe, MDSponsored Content
Station Name: Cambridge
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Sensor Depth: -5.4 feet / -1.7 meters
Nearest Address:
Choptank River Bridge
Cambridge, MD 21613
Dorchester County
GPS Coordinates: 38.5725, -76.061667
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Severn River, Annapolis, MD (36.2 mi)
Beaverdam Branch, Houston, DE (37.5 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (40.1 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (41.6 mi)
Murderkill River, Frederica, DE (44.4 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Beach, MD (45.4 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (45.5 mi)
Broadkill River, Milton, DE (46.3 mi)
St. Jones River, Dover, DE (50.2 mi)
Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (52.1 mi)
Delaware Bay, Lewes, DE (52.8 mi)
Weather for Cambridge, Maryland
Current Weather

Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: NNW 19.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 59°F

Thu
H: 67°F
L: 49°F

Fri
H: 62°F
L: 45°F

Sat
H: 70°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:43 AM
Moonset: 8:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 AM - 3:43 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:49 PM - 8:19 PM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.9°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:43 AM
Moonset: 8:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 AM - 3:43 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:49 PM - 8:19 PM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 2:40 AM
Moonset: 10:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM4:36 PM - 7:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM9:44 AM - 11:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 3:40 AM
Moonset: 11:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:10 AM - 5:40 AM5:38 PM - 8:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 PM - 9:47 PM11:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 4:44 AM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:14 AM - 6:44 AM6:42 PM - 9:12 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.1°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 23.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:47 AM
Moonset: 1:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM7:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM1:18 PM - 2:48 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5