Cobb Island, Maryland Weather
Cobb Island, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cobb Island, Charles County.
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About Cobb Island, Maryland
Cobb Island unfolds as a slender peninsula, its landform a delicate filigree against the broad expanse of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 10.9 miles south of Wicomico, MD (from Wicomico, MD: bearing 171°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east of Colonial Beach. Salt-laced air, thick with the scent of marsh grasses and the distant tang of brine, perpetually caresses the low-lying terrain. Here, the land breathes with the ebb and flow of tides, its shores a mosaic of sandy stretches and silty inlets, fringed by stands of loblolly pine and the stoic, wind-bent oaks that have weathered countless Atlantic storms. The light, particularly as dusk descends, possesses a liquid quality, gilding the rippling water and casting long, softened shadows that blur the edges between land and sea. It is a place where the horizon feels immense, a vast watercolor wash of blues and grays, and the quiet murmur of the waterways forms the constant, underlying soundtrack to life. The very soul of Cobb Island is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waters, a heritage etched into the very rhythm of its existence. For generations, watermen have plied these rich estuaries, their livelihoods sustained by the generous harvests of crabs and oysters, a tradition that forms the backbone of Cobb Island's economy. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered docks and the quiet hum of boat engines, a constant reminder of the vital role the river and bay play. History whispers in the salt-worn timbers of older homes and the stories passed down through families who have called this island home for centuries, their roots as deeply embedded as the marsh grasses themselves. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Cobb Island holds a quiet dignity, a place where the past and present are interwoven by the ceaseless flow of water and the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.258463°N, 76.843858°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20625 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cobb Island, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cobb Island, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cobb Island includes coordinates 38.258463°N, 76.843858°W, situated in Charles County. ZIP code 20625. Telephone area code: 301, 240. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
