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May and September may offer reduced towers, shorter daily windows, or weekend-only coverage compared with July’s full staffing picture. Warm shoulder air can mislead guests into unguarded swims when water is still cold. Beach Patrol announcements trump hotel brochures printed the previous autumn.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
