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General Beach Patrol FAQs cover flags, rescues, and etiquette; this category focuses on when towers are staffed so you can plan swims, lessons, and kids’ water time. Hours change annually—verify with Beach Patrol rather than memorizing one summer’s clock. Unguarded does not mean “calm enough for weak swimmers.”
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.
