Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 AM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 8, 5:23 AM, -0.2 ft
High: February 8, 12:04 PM, 1.0 ft
Low: February 8, 6:40 PM, 0.0 ft
High: February 8, 11:58 PM, 0.6 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Chestertown, MD; Tolchester Marina; Man O War/Gales Lump SanctuaryStation 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
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Weather for Tolchester Beach, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 20°F
L: 5°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 6°F

Tue
H: 37°F
L: 19°F

Wed
H: 37°F
L: 27°F

Thu
H: 35°F
L: 26°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 10:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 7:11PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below. * WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 7:11PM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below. * WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 11:38PM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 11:38 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 6:25PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:25 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 6:25PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:25 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 10:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 10:37 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:20 AM - 7:50 AM7:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 AM - 11:37 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 40.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 33.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 6:38 AM
Moonset: 11:12 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 AM - 8:38 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:42 AM - 12:12 AM1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 7:28 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:58 AM - 9:28 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
11:24 AM - 12:54 AM2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:20 AM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:50 AM - 10:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:14 AM - 1:44 PM3:26 AM - 4:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
