Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD

Current Water Temperature

34.3°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:42 PM EST

Today's Tides

Low: February 19, 2:11 AM, -0.2 ft
 High: February 19, 8:04 AM, 1.0 ft
Low: February 19, 2:24 PM, -0.2 ft
 High: February 19, 8:23 PM, 1.1 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Chestertown, MD; Tolchester Marina; Man O War/Gales Lump Sanctuary

Chesapeake Bay

Station Name: Tolchester Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
21085 Tolchester Beach Rd
Tolchester Beach, MD 21620
Kent County

GPS Coordinates: 39.2133, -76.245003

Nearby Water Temperatures

Foster Branch, Joppatowne, MD (14.5 mi)
Herring Run, Baltimore, MD (18.1 mi)
Northwest Harbor, Baltimore, MD (18.3 mi)
Severn River, Annapolis, MD (20.3 mi)
Plumtree Run, Bel Air, MD (20.3 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (20.4 mi)
Susquehanna River, Darlington, MD (28.9 mi)
Scotts Level Branch, Milford Mill, MD (29.5 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Chesapeake City, MD (31.8 mi)
Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (32.3 mi)
Gunpowder Falls, Parkton, MD (36.8 mi)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (38 mi)
St. Jones River, Dover, DE (39 mi)
Christina River, Newark, DE (40.3 mi)
Northeast Branch Anacostia River, Riverdale Park, MD (40.5 mi)

Weather for Tolchester Beach, Maryland

Current Weather

41.2°F
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
35.9°F
41.5°F
93%
E 8.3 mph
15.3 mph
34.6°F
39.9°F
0.08 in
100%
6 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Thu
H: 45°F
L: 37°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 41°F
L: 37°F
Fog
Sat
H: 35°F
L: 32°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 36°F
L: 28°F
Blizzard
Mon
H: 35°F
L: 30°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.65 μg/m3
PM10: 9.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 7:51 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
7:21 AM - 8:51 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
45.3°F
36.7°F
40.9°F
92%
0.27 in
88%
0%
17.4 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.27 μg/m3
PM10: 17.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 7:51 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
7:21 AM - 8:51 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
41°F
36.5°F
39.5°F
97%
0.08 in
88%
0%
12.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.08 μg/m3
PM10: 9.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 8:15 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Minor Periods

9:04 PM - 10:34 PM
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
34.5°F
31.6°F
33.3°F
98%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.76 μg/m3
PM10: 10.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 296.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moonrise: 8:41 AM
Moon Transit: 3:37 PM
Moonset: 10:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:36 AM - 7:06 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 PM - 11:47 PM
8:11 AM - 9:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
36.3°F
28.4°F
32.8°F
92%
0.32 in
65%
6%
37.8 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.72 μg/m3
PM10: 11.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 253.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 9:10 AM
Moon Transit: 4:29 PM
Moonset: 12:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:26 AM - 7:56 AM
3:59 PM - 6:29 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, February 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blizzard
35.3°F
29.9°F
32.3°F
87%
0.69 in
78%
43%
39.1 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.26 μg/m3
PM10: 7.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 9:46 AM
Moon Transit: 5:25 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:21 AM - 8:51 AM
4:55 PM - 7:25 PM

Minor Periods

9:16 AM - 10:46 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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