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Double-red closes swimming—wheelchair users may still enjoy upland sand when Patrol allows, but stay out of surf and follow same-day flag updates from towers.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Town of Ocean City · NWS Wakefield / NOAA
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.











