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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.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
78°F water · 79°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 13 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
74 /100
great
77 Swim
65 Sunbathe
78 Walk
84 Fish
84 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:10 PM
2.9 ft · in 4.0h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
81°
Sunny
0%
86
87°
Sunny
1%
81
86°
Sunny
3%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
47
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
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