Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD

Current Water Temperature

45.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: March 16, 12:10 AM, 0.2 ft
 High: March 16, 5:41 AM, 1.0 ft
Low: March 16, 11:49 AM, 0.0 ft
 High: March 16, 6:21 PM, 1.3 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

53.8°F
Fog
Fog
48.7°F
59.3°F
96%
S 19.2 mph
40.4 mph
58.1°F
58.1°F
0 in
100%
0 mi
1009 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 39°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 38°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 36°F
L: 29°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 46°F
L: 34°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 49°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.45 μg/m3
PM10: 2.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 6:04 AM
Moon Transit: 11:21 AM
Moonset: 4:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM

Minor Periods

4:18 PM - 5:48 PM
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:27AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:27 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and northwest New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.


Coastal Flood Watch issued March 15 at 10:49PM EDT until March 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:49 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is flooded. Compromise Street is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 3:42 AM and 4:30 PM.

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.


Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 12:47PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:27AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:27 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.


Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 9:53PM EDT until March 17 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:53 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.


Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
72.9°F
38.8°F
60.8°F
89%
0.58 in
79%
0%
30.6 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.05 μg/m3
PM10: 5.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 6:04 AM
Moon Transit: 11:21 AM
Moonset: 4:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM

Minor Periods

4:18 PM - 5:48 PM
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
37.6°F
30.6°F
34.4°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
26.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.79 μg/m3
PM10: 4.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:29 AM
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 5:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
11:37 AM - 2:07 PM

Minor Periods

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
5:59 AM - 7:29 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
36.1°F
29.3°F
33.1°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
17 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.32 μg/m3
PM10: 7.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 6:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 7:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
12:24 AM - 2:54 PM

Minor Periods

6:36 PM - 8:06 PM
6:23 AM - 7:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
45.6°F
33.6°F
39.5°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
15 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.16 μg/m3
PM10: 9.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:17 AM
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM

Minor Periods

7:48 PM - 9:18 PM
6:47 AM - 8:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
49.4°F
40.8°F
43.9°F
75%
0 in
0%
0%
16.8 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.02 μg/m3
PM10: 13.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 233.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 10:27 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 7:43 AM
Moon Transit: 2:30 PM
Moonset: 9:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Minor Periods

9:01 PM - 10:31 PM
7:13 AM - 8:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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