List of Guarded Beaches and Extended Hours
Published on July 03, 2026
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.
The following beaches are guarded:
Seaspray
30th Street
32nd Street
The following beaches are guarded:
Seaspray
Surf Rd
Atlantic Blvd
North Street
Stenton Place
St. Charles Place (This beach will be closed to swimming due to beach replenishment project.)
Pennlyn Pl
Park Pl
Brighton Beach
5th Street
7th Surfing Beach
8th Street (Guarded until 7:30 p.m. daily)
9th Street (Guarded until 7:30 p.m. daily)
10th Street
11th Street
12th Street (Guarded until 7:30 p.m. daily)
14th Street
15th Street
18th Street
20th Street22nd Street
24th Street
26th Street
28th Street30th Street
32nd Street
34th Street (Guarded until 7:30 p.m. daily)
36th Street39th Street
42nd Street
44th Street
46th Street50th Street
53rd Street
55th Street
58th Street
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.
