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Sunrise wins for empty sand and soft Boardwalk light; sunset wins for bayside color and dinner timing. Many families do one dawn walk and multiple evening bayside decks. Clouds on one horizon do not predict the other shore.
Sources: 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.
