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Inlet currents and long fetch can concentrate debris along the south-end tide line near the Boardwalk base—also the busiest pedestrian zone. Arrive early, watch pier fishing traffic, and pair hunting with a Boardwalk coffee rather than peak afternoon chaos.
Sources: 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.
