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Cold wind and chop raise hypothermia risk on open decks—layer, limit exposure, and respect fewer sailings. Ice inland is separate from inlet winter bars. Captains scale season schedules down.
Sources: NWS Wakefield / NOAA · Maryland DNR · 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.
