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Bay days suit families with small children, first-time paddlers, and anglers who want calmer water—especially when ocean flags fly red. You trade surf and waves for boat wakes and midday wind chop. Combine a short bay paddle with an ocean swim on green-flag mornings for variety without exhausting everyone.
Sources: Maryland Coastal Bays Program · Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
