The Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the following beaches as of Monday, Aug. 15.
Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.Lifeguard stands may not be exactly at street ends as guards will place the stand in the safest area depending on water conditions.
Mobile EMS and water-rescue response teams will be stationed on the beach, and additional personnel will patrol on personal watercraft. Response teams will be staffed in the evenings. The Ocean City Beach Patrol strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches. If you have any questions, call 609-525-9200. For information on guarded beaches and all OCBP activity, visit www.ocnj.us/ocbp. For all emergencies, call 9-1-1.