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Thunderstorms send beach crowds indoors—cafés that felt spacious at 9 a.m. turn waitlisted by early afternoon. Keep a second West Ocean City option and a condo fallback with ethernet if your rental offers it. Call ahead on tropical-storm days when staffing shrinks.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Weather Service
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.
