Ocean City
Maryland
WBS Home Coast
Maryland’s busy boardwalk town has miles of sandbar beach breaks, with the inlet jetty at the south end. It is a good place for beginners on small days and gets fun on fall swells. Surfing areas and hours are managed in summer, so look up the current rules before you go.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best for
- All levels
- Best season
- August – October (hurricane swells); winter nor’easters for cold-water surfers
- Best swell
- East to Southeast
- Best wind
- West (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Rip currents
- Jetty near the inlet
- Summer crowds
- Surfing-area rules vary – check local rules
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
Keep Exploring
Nearby Spots
- Bethany BeachDelaware14 mi away
- Indian River InletDelaware19 mi away
- Dewey BeachDelaware25 mi away
- Rehoboth BeachDelaware26 mi away
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