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
• Atlantic (Beach Rd. at Morningside)
• North Street
• St. Charles Place
• Pennlyn Place Unguarded starting August 22
• Park Place
• Brighton Place
• 7th Street Surfing Beach Unguarded starting August 21
• 8th Street   Guarded Until 7:00PM 
• 9th Street   Guarded Until 7:00PM 
• 10th Street
• 11th Street
• 12th Street Guarded Until 7:00PM
• 14th Street Unguarded starting August 23
• 18th Street
• 26th Street
• 30th Street
• 32nd Street
• 34th Street  Guarded Until 7:00PM
• 36th Street
• 39th Street
• 44th Street Unguarded starting August 25
• 50th Street
• 53rd Street UNGUARDED Starting August 19, 2025
• 55th Street
• 58th Street      

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.