Worcester County, MD · Atlantic Ocean

Ocean City Beach

Maryland's main Atlantic resort town. 10 miles of free public beach, 3-mile boardwalk, hundreds of restaurants, amusement rides, and the beach itself is always free and open.

Eats & Drinks 56 Stay 48 Shops 11 Charters & Tours 5

Today's Conditions

Decent day for a beach walk.

59°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 17 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph.

Weather

59°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

46 /100

37 Swim

44 Sunbathe

68 Walk

58 Fish

68 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.9 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8570283 · Observed 1.38 ft · Predicted 0.45 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

59°F

Clear

Wind

17 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Lower Eastern Shore

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Wave Height

4.6 ft

10s · ESE swell

Barometer

29.88 inHg

1012 hPa · buoy 44009

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:55 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:22 AM	High	2.8 ft
12:23 PM	Low	0.4 ft
6:29 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:21 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:02 AM	High	2.8 ft
1:08 PM	Low	0.4 ft
7:04 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:58 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:40 AM	High	2.8 ft
1:51 PM	Low	0.4 ft
7:39 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:33 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:16 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:32 PM	Low	0.4 ft
8:17 PM	High	2.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:08 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:54 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:14 PM	Low	0.5 ft
8:56 PM	High	2.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:43 AM	Low	0.3 ft
9:32 AM	High	2.6 ft
3:57 PM	Low	0.6 ft
9:37 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:22 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:13 AM	High	2.5 ft
4:43 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:20 PM	High	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8570283, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

59°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

61°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

64°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

63°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

60°

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

29%

Fri Nov 13

54°

Chance Rain Showers

34%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street and paid lots. Use Inlet Parking Lot or free side streets further north.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on beach and boardwalk Oct 1 - Apr 30 only. Banned during season.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Ocean City, MD 21842

Amenities

lifeguardsboardwalkrestroomsshowersrentalsrestaurantsamusements

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Ocean City Beach today?

Ocean City Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Ocean City Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on beach and boardwalk Oct 1 - Apr 30 only. Banned during season.

Is there an entry fee at Ocean City Beach?

Entry to Ocean City Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Ocean City Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ocean City Beach?

Amenities at Ocean City Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, restrooms, showers, rentals, restaurants, amusements.

When is the water warmest at Ocean City Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Ocean City Beach located?

Ocean City Beach is in Worcester County, MD, at Ocean City, MD 21842.