Maryland swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 19 sensors reporting a water temperature in Maryland today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR DARLINGTON, MDUSGS gauge
   60°F 16°C19 hrs ago
2. #2
   POTOMAC RIVER NEAR WASH, DC LITTLE FALLS PUMP STAUSGS gauge · 6,150 ft³/s
   60°F 16°C19 hrs ago
3. #3
   SAVAGE RIV BL SAVAGE RIV DAM NEAR BLOOMINGTON, MDUSGS gauge · 74 ft³/s
   59°F 15°C19 hrs ago
4. #4
   DEEP CREEK LAKE NEAR THAYERVILLE, MDUSGS gauge
   59°F 15°C20 hrs ago
5. #5
   POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MDUSGS gauge · 4,970 ft³/s
   59°F 15°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Maryland

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• CautionHigh Surf Advisory

  A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton.

  NWS Wakefield VA · until Oct 21, 7:00 PM

Where to swim in Maryland

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Maryland — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.5(3,496)

Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area

State park · Middle River, Maryland

Gunpowder River hub for picnics & kayaking, with rentable picnic shelters, fishing & swimming.

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4.7(2,489)

Seneca Creek State Park

State park · Gaithersburg, Maryland

This 6,300 acre park of forest & farmlands offers hunting, fresh water fishing & hiking trails.

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4.7(2,458)

National Harbor

Tourist attraction · Oxon Hill, Maryland

Development along the Potomac River featuring a large Ferris wheel, restaurants, shopping & events.

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4.7(2,190)

Rock Creek Regional Park

Park · Derwood, Maryland

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

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4.3(2,055)

Rocky Point Park and Beach

Park · Essex, Maryland

⛺Camping nearby

On 375 acres on the Back & Middle Rivers, this park offers swimming, boating, fishing & picnicking.

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4.7(1,760)

Buddy Attick Lake Park

Park · Greenbelt, Maryland

Named after the city's first policeman, this lake-centered park offers picnic areas & nature trails.

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