Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD

Current Water Temperature

83.3°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: August 6, 1:23 AM, 2.0 ft
Low: August 6, 8:22 AM, 0.8 ft
 High: August 6, 1:03 PM, 1.3 ft
Low: August 6, 7:11 PM, 0.3 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

93.7°F
Sunny
Sunny
108.1°F
111.1°F
62%
S 12.1 mph
19.7 mph
93.7°F
78.9°F
0 in
12%
6 mi
1019 mbar
7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 94°F
L: 77°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 88°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 88°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 87°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 89°F
L: 78°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.6 μg/m3
PM10: 6.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 151 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 12:35 AM
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 2:44 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM

Minor Periods

2:14 PM - 3:44 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.1°F
77°F
83.9°F
76%
0 in
8%
0%
13.6 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.81 μg/m3
PM10: 7.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 12:35 AM
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 2:44 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM

Minor Periods

2:14 PM - 3:44 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, August 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.3°F
73.4°F
80.5°F
76%
0.34 in
70%
0%
16.3 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.9 μg/m3
PM10: 7.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 12:15 AM
Moon Transit: 8:02 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:32 AM - 10:02 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88°F
73.7°F
78.8°F
78%
0.26 in
70%
0%
17.2 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.85 μg/m3
PM10: 7.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 1:05 AM
Moon Transit: 9:05 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:35 AM - 11:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.1°F
74.1°F
81°F
72%
0.03 in
36%
0%
13.4 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.47 μg/m3
PM10: 13.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 121.21 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:07 AM
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 6:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:40 AM - 12:10 AM

Minor Periods

5:39 PM - 7:09 PM
1:37 AM - 3:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, August 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.1°F
78.4°F
82.4°F
73%
0.01 in
20%
0%
10.3 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.83 μg/m3
PM10: 12.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 336.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 3:19 AM
Moon Transit: 11:14 AM
Moonset: 6:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:07 AM - 2:37 AM
10:44 AM - 1:14 PM

Minor Periods

6:29 PM - 7:59 PM
2:49 AM - 4:19 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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