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Alternate water with electrolytes when sweating heavily—alcohol and caffeine dehydrate faster than ocean breezes suggest. Headaches often mean drink now, not another hour in direct sun.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · National Weather Service · 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.
