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Yes—though some crews clean overnight while early swimmers arrive. Arrive after dawn patrol if you want the calmest sand. Event weekends still bring great beach days if you slept through the late Boardwalk noise with earplugs.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.











