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Locals treat November through March as the quiet stretch, with holiday spikes around Thanksgiving, Winterfest, and New Year’s. Lifeguards and many Boardwalk shops scale back once Sunfest crowds leave and before Memorial Day returns peak hours.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
