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
- Assateague Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Ocean City Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 98 vs 85.
| Activity | Assateague Island Beach | Ocean City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Assateague Island Beach | Ocean City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:19 AM | High 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.