OCBP Guarded Beaches

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.

Here is the list of beaches that are currently guarded. Please remember to only swim at a guarded beach.

• Surf Road Unguarded starting September 2
• Atlantic (Beach Rd. at Morningside) Unguarded starting September 2
• North Street Unguarded starting September 2
• St. Charles Place - Guarded up until Sunday, September 14 
• Park Place Unguarded starting August 25
• Brighton Place Unguarded starting September 2
• 8th Street   Guarded Until 7:00PM Guarded up until Sunday, September 14 
• 9th Street   Guarded Until 7:00PM Guarded up until Sunday, September 14 
• 10th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 11th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 12th Street Guarded Until 7:00PM Guarded up until Sunday, September 14 
• 26th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 30th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 34th Street Guarded Until 7:00PM Guarded up until Sunday, September 14 
• 36th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 39th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 44th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 50th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 55th Street Unguarded starting September 2
• 58th Street - Guarded up until Sunday, September 14      

We anticipate that our last day of guarded beaches for the season of 2025 is Sunday, September 14.  

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.