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Shops open early for incoming dawn tides and restock before evening pier crowds—holiday sellouts happen by mid-afternoon on peeler weekends. Check shop social pages when storms disrupt supply trucks. Tide apps plus shop hours beat guessing.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Weather Service
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.
