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Windproof layers, a warm hat, and shoes with grip matter more than fashion—ocean wind cuts harder than inland forecasts suggest. Boardwalk boards can ice after freezes. Short daylight means plan return timing.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · 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.
