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Solomons Island, MDStation ID: 8577330
Station Information

Latitude: 38° 19' N Mean Range: 1.17 ft.
Longitude: 76° 27.1' W Diurnal Range: 1.47 ft.
Established: Nov 5 1937
Present Installation: Dec 18 1990
NOAA Chart #: 12284
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Solomons Island, MD

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Barometric Pressure

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8577330 Solomons Island, MD
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
4.48 ft. 4.24 ft. 0.24 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks from State Highway 214 in Calvert County, proceed south towards Solomons, bear left at the highway split, continue south on Highway 2 and 4 for 2.3 km (1.4 mi) to the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Pier on the left and the Pump House at the end of the pier. The bench marks are within 1.6 km (1 mi) radius of the tide gage. The tide gage and staff are located on the pier. Station is inside the Pump House - the key must be obtained from the front office.
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