79°
Mostly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
79°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 13 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
81 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 13 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:08 PM
2.5 ft · in 3.5h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
8s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:07 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:07 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:08 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
50
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
66%
31
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
18%
82
79°
Sunny
1%
82
83°
Sunny
2%
82
87°
Mostly Sunny
11%
82
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 13 mph wind
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.
Major
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS