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The Inlet mixes harbor outflow, jetty geometry, and heavy boat traffic with surf dynamics—casual swimming belongs on guarded ocean blocks, not in the channel mouth. Fishing piers and groins can anchor rip cells on either side. Keep children away from structure edges even when water looks calm.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · U.S. Coast Guard · 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.
