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Ocean City

Ocean City MD is a long, exposed north-south beach break that lights up on clean E/SE groundswells and often spits fast lefts and rights off shifting sandbars near the boardwalk. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ocean City in Maryland.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationMaryland, US
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The Wave

Sandbars and frequent rip channels move the best peak day-to-day, and lifeguards frequently manage strong rips near groins and the inlet.

Smaller windswell days still produce peelers but beware stronger currents around low spots and jetties.

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Sandbars and frequent rip channels move the best peak day-to-day, and lifeguards frequently manage strong rips near groins and the inlet.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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