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Dark new-moon nights reduce glare on shallow pier waters—spot anglers often favor them when tide also moves. Bring headlamps and pier etiquette; bright boardwalk glow still bleeds onto bulkheads. Combine solunar tables with NOAA tide stage.
Sources: 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.
