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Start 1–2 hours before low tide on wide wet sand, then move upland as the tide returns—NOAA tables plus onshore wind can accelerate flooding of moats. Morning builds beat afternoon thunderstorm gusts that flatten art.
Sources: NOAA · Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
