Solomons, MD Marine Weather & Fishing Forecast

Solomons, MD Conditions: Tuesday, September 15

On Tuesday, September 15, Solomons, MD sees high tide at 5:29 AM (1.6 ft) and 6:08 PM (1.7 ft), low tide at 11:54 AM (0.4 ft). Winds 4–8 mph from the E gusting to 18 mph. Air temperatures 60–76°F. Current water temperature is about 81°F. The strongest fishing windows line up with the moving water around each tide change, roughly an hour on either side.

Tides from NOAA Station 8577330 · wind & temperature from Open-Meteo. Open the live forecast for hourly charts and the 7-day outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Solomons, MD today?

Solomons, MD experiences two high tides and two low tides each day. Tide times and heights are sourced from NOAA station data (Station 8577330) and updated daily.

What is the best time to fish in Solomons, MD?

The best fishing in Solomons, MD is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when current movement activates feeding. Solunar major and minor periods shown in the forecast can also indicate peak fish activity windows.

Is it safe to boat in Solomons, MD today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current boating conditions near Solomons, MD. Winds under 15 mph are manageable for most inshore boats, but factor in wave period and tidal current at inlets. Always review the official NOAA marine forecast before heading offshore.

What is the water temperature near Solomons, MD?

Water temperature data for Solomons, MD is sourced from the nearest NOAA station (8577330). In Maryland, seasonal temperature swings significantly influence which species are active and where they can be found — check current readings in the tide panel above.

What wind conditions are expected in Solomons, MD today?

See the live wind chart above for today's detailed hourly wind forecast near Solomons, MD, including speed and direction from Open-Meteo model data. Wind direction affects water clarity, bait movement, and which shorelines will fish best.

Fishing in Solomons, MD

Solomons sits at the mouth of the Patuxent River where it enters the Chesapeake Bay, and it's one of the best mid-bay locations for targeting a variety of species without a long run. Striped bass, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel move through the Patuxent River mouth in season, and the nearby Point Patience and Cove Point areas hold fish consistently throughout the year.

Planning Your Trip

Spring rockfish season is the anchor of the Solomons fishing calendar. The Patuxent River mouth and the adjacent bay structure produce stripers from April through May. Trolling with umbrella rigs or live-lining spot are the local methods. Summer brings bluefish and Spanish mackerel to the same water and the surface action can be outstanding when bunker schools push through.

Solomons is a consistent producer of large summer flounder in the bay channel edges. The Drum Point area and the sand flats south of Solomons hold fluke through Summer. Wind out of the south can build significant chop on the open bay — the Patuxent River provides shelter when conditions get rough.

Plan your trips around the tidal movement at the river mouth. The incoming tide pushes bait up the Patuxent, and the outgoing flush concentrates predators at the confluence with the bay. The tide chart above shows the NOAA predictions for the Solomons area.

What's Biting in Solomons, Season by Season

Spring: Trophy striped bass season in May puts the Solomons charter fleet on channel edges from Cove Point south, trolling big parachutes and umbrellas for post-spawn fish leaving the bay. Before the opener it is catch and release. White perch fill the Patuxent's creeks in April, and croaker traditionally arrive with the first warm nights of May.

Summer: Mid-bay summer has gone southern. Cobia and big red drum push up past the Target Ships to the mouth of the Patuxent in July and August, joining resident stripers that hold on structure early and late. Spot and perch cover the bottom, and Spanish mackerel arrive in August with surface-feeding blues along the channel edges.

Fall: October and November bring breaking fish. Stripers herd bait off Cedar Point, Cove Point and the river mouth, and jigging under birds replaces trolling. Speckled trout show in the shallows in better years. It is the best light-tackle window of the season, running until the fish slide south and the December closure arrives.

Winter: Winter is the off season. Striper harvest is closed, most charters are hauled out, and the river holds only perch and the occasional holdover fish for catch-and-release diehards. Chain pickerel in the Patuxent's tidal creeks offer a shallow-water option on mild days. Activity resumes when perch and croaker return in spring.

Local Spots Worth Knowing

Cedar Point, at the mouth of the Patuxent by the Navy base, is the landmark rip where fall birds work. Cove Point and its lighthouse to the north mark a channel edge trolled hard every May. Drum Point frames the river mouth's other side. The fishing pier under the Thomas Johnson Bridge on Solomons Island gives shore anglers perch, spot and stripers, and Point Lookout State Park, a short run south, adds rock jetties and access to the Potomac's mouth.

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