The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announces that the following beaches will remain guarded as of Monday, August 30, 2021. Beaches will be guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. There will be extended hours with lifeguard protection until 7:30 p.m. at Brighton Place, Eighth Street, Ninth Street, 12th Street and 34th Street. This schedule is subject to change.

Thank you for helping to keep Ocean City safe. The Ocean City Beach Patrol strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches.  If you have any questions, please call 609-525-9200. For information on guarded beaches, visit ocnj.us/ocbp.

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, CALL 9-1-1.

Please be aware of changing surf conditions and never take a vacation from safety