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Low tide can expose mud flats at some ramps; high tide adds current near channels—ocean-city-tide-charts helps you pick a two-hour window. Outfitters sometimes delay launches until wind drops below a posted threshold.
Sources: NOAA Tides & Currents · 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.
