The Ocean City Beach Patrol 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.
Beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024, when all guarded beaches will close for the season, the following beaches will be guarded:
Guarded beaches may close unexpectedly for various reasons. Please swim only in front of an OCBP lifeguard stand staffed by OCBP lifeguards.
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, please call 609-525-9200.
For all emergencies, call 911.
Ocean City Beach Patrol
861 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 (Mailing Address Only)
OCBP Headquarters (1st Street & Beach) 609-525-9200 Zone 1 - 1st Street & Beach 609-525-9205 Zone 2 -12th Street & Beach 609-525-9203 Zone 3 - 34th Street & Beach 609-525-9204 Zone 4 - 59th Street & Beach Station 609-525-9207 OCBP Boat Shop - 46th Street & West Avenue 609-525-9208