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Tidal flows accelerate through the cut—sinker weight, bait presentation, and safe footing change every six hours. Rising seas push swell through the jetties even when the ocean beach looks calm. Check tide tables and marine forecasts together, not just surf cams.
Sources: Maryland Coastal Bays Program · U.S. Coast Guard · 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.
