Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Tolchester Beach, MD

Current Water Temperature

71.8°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 21, 5:01 AM, 0.3 ft
 High: May 21, 11:46 AM, 1.8 ft
Low: May 21, 6:39 PM, 0.4 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

66.2°F
Overcast
Overcast
66.2°F
66.3°F
64%
NNE 17.9 mph
23.3 mph
66.2°F
53.8°F
0 in
100%
6 mi
1022 mbar
0.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 68°F
L: 58°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 53°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 53°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 55°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 60°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 10:37 AM
Moon Transit: 6:04 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
5:34 PM - 8:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 AM - 11:37 AM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
68.4°F
58°F
65°F
74%
0.02 in
92%
0%
19.2 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.93 μg/m3
PM10: 6.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 10:37 AM
Moon Transit: 6:04 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
5:34 PM - 8:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 AM - 11:37 AM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
62.4°F
52.6°F
56.7°F
85%
0.85 in
88%
0%
17 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.22 μg/m3
PM10: 9.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 11:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:54 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 AM - 10:24 AM
6:24 PM - 8:54 PM

Minor Periods

11:19 AM - 12:49 AM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
56°F
52.7°F
54.4°F
94%
0.84 in
82%
0%
19.5 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.98 μg/m3
PM10: 9.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 12:59 AM
Moon Transit: 7:41 PM
Moonset: 1:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
7:11 PM - 9:41 PM

Minor Periods

12:29 AM - 1:59 PM
1:18 AM - 2:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
57.4°F
55°F
57.2°F
94%
1.02 in
89%
0%
21.5 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.93 μg/m3
PM10: 4.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 2:04 PM
Moon Transit: 8:24 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:26 AM - 11:56 AM
7:54 PM - 10:24 PM

Minor Periods

1:34 PM - 3:04 PM
1:42 AM - 3:12 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
60°F
54.9°F
58.1°F
93%
0.37 in
83%
0%
11.4 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.16 μg/m3
PM10: 9.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 3:07 PM
Moon Transit: 9:06 PM
Moonset: 2:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:08 AM - 12:38 AM
8:36 PM - 11:06 PM

Minor Periods

2:37 PM - 4:07 PM
2:05 AM - 3:35 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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