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Ocean City Beach (South)
4.7★ · 422 Google ratings · Ocean City, Delaware
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 180 ft away · about 7 spaces · free
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 525 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
79°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Ocean City Beach (South)
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1Parking210 ft from the listing2Showers225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Catch sunrise from the beach
The sunrise offers a breathtaking scene that reviewers consider the beach's most memorable experience.
Visit during off-season for solitude
The beach and boardwalk are nearly empty after Labor Day through early spring, making long walks peaceful.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early to secure parking
In season, parking fills quickly even on weekdays, though inlet parking near the boardwalk end is convenient.
Watch for jellyfish while swimming
Jellyfish appear in the water and their stings, while not severe, can be annoying.
Bring your own food and drinks
Boardwalk food is expensive: funnel cake runs fourteen to nineteen dollars, drinks twelve dollars, with limited alternatives.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · partly cloudy
Water
79°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:44 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:44 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ocean City, MD 21842
🅿 Parking 180 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 525 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean City Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean City Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ocean City Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 525 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean City Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 10am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
