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Ocean City Lifeguards To Staff More Beaches This Weekend

Ocean City Lifeguards To Staff More Beaches This Weekend

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff

Although this weekend might not have the best beach weather, more of Ocean City’s beaches will have lifeguards. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will guard the following beaches beginning Saturday:

  • Seaspray Road
  • North Street
  • Stenton Place
  • St. Charles Place
  • Brighton Place
  • 5th Street
  • Surfing Beach
  • 8th Street
  • 9th Street
  • 10th Street
  • 11th Street
  • 12th Street
  • 14th Street
  • 15th Street
  • 18th Street
  • 24th Street
  • 26th Street
  • 30th Street
  • 34th Street
  • 36th Street
  • 39th Street
  • 44th Street
  • 50th Street
  • 58th Street

Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Per Governor Phil Murphy’s orders, officials ask beachgoers to stay at least 6 feet away from strangers and avoid large groups. Masks and face coverings are recommended.

The OCBP urges people to only swim at guarded beaches. If you have any questions, call 609-525-9200. Call 911 for emergencies.

Source: www.patch.com