OCBP Guarded Beaches

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, June 13, 2026 through Friday, June 19, 2026, the following beaches will be guarded:

  • Surf Rd
  • Atlantic Blvd
  • North Street
  • Stenton Place
  • St. Charles Place
  • Brighton Place
  • 5th Street
  • 8th Street
  • 9th Street
  • 10th Street
  • 11th Street
  • 12th Street
  • 14th Street
  • 15th Street
  • 18th Street
  • 22nd Street
  • 26th Street
  • 30th Street
  • 34th Street
  • 39th Street
  • 44th Street
  • 58th Street      

Check back as more guarded beaches are added throughout the rest of June. 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. 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 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

 CERTIFIED AGENCY  

General Information
Lost and Found
OCPD Property Custodian
Phone Numbers
609-525-9200
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
1st Street & The Beach
Ocean City,
NJ
08226