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June brings warming water and rising crowds after school lets out; September often retains swimable seas with a back-to-school crowd drop. Hurricane season awareness matters for both late summer and early fall. Your tolerance for heat versus thrift usually decides the month.
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.
