Surf: General: Short jetties, stubby groins and other random rockpiles give the shifting sandbars a home in Ocean City, and 1st Street is one of the more consistent. Heaving, rifling rights off the north side of the rocks during S swells; sucky, spinning lefts off the south side of the rocks during N swells; wedgey A-frames in between — it all depends on the sand and the swell. But if it’s big enough, it will probably be shorebreak, and it will probably be barreling. Likes a mid to high tide, and eats a lot of surfboards. Tides: any tide, depending on size Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NW to NNW Swell: SSE to ENE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Mellow most of the time with rips forming around the groins on bigger days. Spot Rating: Fun and typically better shape than other spots nearby. Access: Easy for the most part, be aware of beach badges in the Summer. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Mostly moderate, but very busy during tropical swells. Local Vibe: Mostly moderate but can get heavy on good swells. Environment: Pretty clean overall, except after very heavy rain. Hazards: Groins, crowds, incompetent surfers and tourists (in summer). Season: September through March