Assateague Island Beach or Ocean City Beach today?

Berlin, Maryland · Ocean City, Maryland — 14 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

91Assateague Island Beach vs 94Ocean City Beach

Too close to call today. Assateague Island Beach scores 91 and Ocean City Beach scores 94 — 14 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivityAssateague Island BeachOcean City BeachBetter
Swimming 93 93 tie
Families with kids 92 92 tie
Walking & shelling 85 98 Ocean City Beach
Surfing 56 58 tie

Conditions side by side

NowAssateague Island BeachOcean City Beach
Water temperature77°F76°F
Wave height1.7 ft1.7 ft
Air temperature74°F73°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:19 AMHigh 8:14 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Assateague Island Beach or Ocean City Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (91 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Assateague Island Beach and Ocean City Beach?

About 14 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.