85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 42% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 42% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued july 18 at 2:14pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws wakefield va
15 /100
skip
0 Swim
40 Sunbathe
15 Walk
1 Fish
26 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
17 mph
S
Rain
42%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
13s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
81°
Sunny
9%
85
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
20
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
79%
9
78°
Chance Rain Showers
34%
67
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 42% rain chance
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
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Ocean City Beach today?
Ocean City Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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