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Afternoon onshore breezes can chop bay surfaces and push paddlecraft harder than morning calm. Thunderstorms build quickly in summer—check radar before long paddles or small-boat rentals. Outfitters sometimes cancel when wind exceeds policy thresholds.
Sources: National Weather Service · 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.
