Ocean City sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8570283, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Ocean City in lots like Inlet Parking Lot, Worcester St Lot, 4th St Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $3/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Ocean City, don't miss the Boardwalk Fries at Thrasher's French Fries. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Ocean City from OC Inlet & Bayside Marinas, including the OC Rocket Speedboat — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoOcean City hosts Sundaes in the Park and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Ocean City into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs and every other animal are banned from the beach and the Boardwalk from May 1 through September 30, leashed or not. From October 1 through April 30 they are permitted and must be leashed around town. Owners must clean up and remove waste. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drinking alcohol or holding an open container is unlawful on the public beach, the Boardwalk, streets, sidewalks, municipal parking lots and in vehicles in those places, all year. Municipally permitted special events are the exception. Fine: up to $5,000 and/or six months imprisonment. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. No fire of any kind is allowed on the beach without a special permit from the Ocean City fire marshal. That covers bonfires and every sort of grill, from charcoal and gas to hibachis and propane stoves. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Tents, meaning any structure with sides, are banned. Baby tents up to 3ft each way are allowed, and so are canopies open on all four sides, set behind the lifeguard stand, 3 feet clear of the next canopy, anchored inside their own footprint and not left unattended before 10am. The ordinance caps a canopy at 10ft by 10ft while the town's summary page currently says 15ft by 15ft, so use 10ft by 10ft. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass of any kind is banned on the beach all year, including bottles, jars and cups. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. The Boardwalk, beach access ways, the beach and the dune crossings are smoke free, as are town parks and covered bus shelters. You may smoke only in a designated smoking area on the beach, within 15 feet of the waste receptacle. The rule covers cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes and any other tobacco product. Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland, Town Ordinances, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Ocean City, the sun sets at 6:46 PM today — about 11h 51m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:56 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ocean City update at the top of the conditions page.