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Inlet currents, boat traffic, and rip-prone structure make swimming near jetties and the Inlet more hazardous than open guarded beach stretches. Follow Beach Patrol guidance and posted warnings. Choose a lifeguarded street end away from the Inlet for family swims.
Sources: Town of Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
