70°
Sunny
0%
68
Worcester County, MD · Atlantic Ocean
Ocean City Beach
Maryland's main Atlantic resort town. 10 miles of free public beach, 3-mile boardwalk, hundreds of restaurants, amusement rides, and the beach itself is always free and open.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
66 /100
good
57 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
66 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:05 PM
2.5 ft · in 1.7h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
8s · E swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:33 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 4:09 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:05 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Sunny
1%
67
82°
Sunny
0%
75
82°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
80°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
37
65°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
27%
52
67°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street and paid lots. Use Inlet Parking Lot or free side streets further north.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on beach and boardwalk Oct 1 - Apr 30 only. Banned during season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Ocean City, MD 21842
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ocean City Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Ocean City Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Ocean City Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on beach and boardwalk Oct 1 - Apr 30 only. Banned during season.
Is there an entry fee at Ocean City Beach?
Entry to Ocean City Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Ocean City Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ocean City Beach?
Amenities at Ocean City Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, restrooms, showers, rentals, restaurants, amusements.
When is the water warmest at Ocean City Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Ocean City Beach located?
Ocean City Beach is in Worcester County, MD, at Ocean City, MD 21842.
Nearby Beaches
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