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Reserve thirty to sixty minutes before posted sunset—kitchen pacing and cloud banks matter more than exact clock. Summer sunsets run late; shoulder weeks earlier. Have an indoor backup hold when marine forecasts mention storms.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Weather Service · 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.
