Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD
Current Water Temperature
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 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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Christina River, Newark, DE (40.3 mi)
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Weather for Tolchester Beach, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 39°F

Tue
H: 38°F
L: 31°F

Wed
H: 36°F
L: 29°F

Thu
H: 46°F
L: 34°F

Fri
H: 49°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
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 AM10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
Minor Periods
4:18 PM - 5:48 PM5:34 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
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 AM10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
Minor Periods
4:18 PM - 5:48 PM5:34 AM - 7:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
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 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:27 PM - 6:57 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
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 AM12:24 AM - 2:54 PM
Minor Periods
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM6:23 AM - 7:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
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 AM1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
Minor Periods
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 10:27 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 9 mins
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 AM2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
