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High summer water can feel comfortable in boardshorts or a spring suit, while spring, fall, and winter sessions typically need fuller wetsuits against Mid-Atlantic chill. Wind and air temperature matter as much as the water reading. Rental shops can advise thickness for your dates.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · NWS Wakefield / NOAA
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.
