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Closed-toe shoes, rail awareness, and sober footing beat flip-flops on wet planks—assign a net person before fish hit the deck. Rays still appear in warm months; shuffle feet near surf edges. Tell someone ashore your pier and return time.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Town of Ocean City · 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.
