North East Beach, MD
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Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 1 PM-3 PM — consider alternative times
Rain Expected
Rain Expected: Pack accordingly — forecast shows showers around 6 PM
About This Beach
North East Beach, situated within Elk Neck State Park, offers a mixed experience. It features calm, shallow bay water, picnic areas with grills, and restrooms with showers, but the sand is mixed with gravel and rocks, requiring water shoes. While parking is plentiful, the beach itself is relatively small, leading to occasional crowding, especially on weekends. The overall atmosphere ranges from peaceful and family-friendly to noisy and crowded depending on the day and time.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 7/18/2026, 1:15:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 85° | 6 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 88° | 7 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 90° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 92° | 6 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 90° | 1 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 80° | 0 | 10 mph | 0.22 |
| 19:00 | 83° | 0 | 15 mph | 0.01 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/18/2026, 1:15:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 85°F | 0.1 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | 0.0 ft |
| 14:00 | 85°F | 0.1 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -0.1 ft |
| 15:00 | 85°F | 0.1 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -0.6 ft |
| 16:00 | 85°F | 0.2 ft | 2s | ↓ S | -0.9 ft |
| 17:00 | 85°F | 0.2 ft | 2s | ↓ S | -0.8 ft |
| 18:00 | 85°F | 0.2 ft | 2s | ↓ S | -0.8 ft |
| 19:00 | 85°F | 0.2 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -0.8 ft |