The Ocean City Beach Patrol will begin guarding the beaches for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend.
Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
From Saturday, May 24, through Friday, May 30, the following beaches will be guarded.
St. Charles Place
Brighton Place
8th Street
9th Street
10th Street
11th Street
12th Street
22nd Street
26th Street
34th Street
58th Street
Ninth Street beach will be guarded starting on Friday, May 23. Check back at ocnj.us/ocbp as more guarded beaches are added throughout the rest of May and June.
EMT services will be available at the 12th Street and 58th Street stations.
Lifeguard stands may not be exactly at street ends as guards will place the stand in the safest area depending on water conditions.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches.
If you have any questions, call 609-525-9200. For all emergencies, call 911.