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Start one to two hours before low tide on wide wet sand, then move upland as water returns—NOAA tables plus onshore wind accelerate moat flooding.
Sources: NOAA Tides & Currents · 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.
