Ocean City lifeguards begin protecting beaches on Memorial Day weekend
The Ocean City Beach Patrol will begin the 2026 season on Memorial Day weekend.
The OCBP guards beaches 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 23, through Friday, May 29, the following beaches will be guarded:
- St. Charles Place
- Brighton Place
- 8th Street
- 9th Street
- 12th Street
- 22nd Street
- 26th Street
- 34th Street
- 58th Street
Check back as more guarded beaches are added throughout the rest of May and June. An updated list is available at ocnj.us/ocbp. The OCBP will be staffed with response teams to assist with rescues on all beaches.
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. For questions, call 609-525-9200. For all emergencies, dial 911.
