Is Garrett Island Beach good for swimming today?
Garrett Island Beach has BeachFinder Score: 84/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Garrett Island Beach
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Quick answer: Garrett Island Beach today
Garrett Island Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 8 km/h · NE, uv 6.7, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 84/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
28°C
Wind
8 km/h · NE
UV
6.7
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 3, 04:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 84/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 3, 04:00 AM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
27°C
UV index
6.7
Wind
8 km/h · NE
Gust 10 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Garrett Island Beach
Garrett Island Beach is a named coastal option in United States, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. Keeping those layers apart makes the answer easier to verify and safer to update when conditions move. What do the stable sources establish? OpenStreetMap records the access value as “yes”; check local signs for the current practical meaning. Wikipedia’s place entry opens with “Garrett Island is an island located in Cecil County Maryland 1 8…” The recorded map position is 39.56518, -76.08327, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a plan B, review North East Beach Area at about 11.3 km, Belcamp Beach at about 17.1 km and Betterton Beach at about 21.6 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Review when the live data was refreshed, then examine temperature, wind, waves, currents, UV and authority warnings. Use the live result as planning support, then defer to the authority responsible for the beach when conditions or access are restricted. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Garrett Island Beach today?
28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Garrett Island Beach today?
8 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Garrett Island Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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