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Ocean City Beach Patrol

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.

From Saturday, June 27, 2026 through Sunday, June 28, 2026, the following beaches will be guarded:

Surf Rd

Atlantic Blvd

North Street

Stenton Place

St. Charles Place

Pennlyn Pl

Park Pl

Brighton Beach

5th Street

7th Surfing Beach

8th Street

9th Street

10th Street

11th Street

12th Street

14th Street

15th Street

18th Street

22nd Street

24th Street

26th Street

30th Street

34th Street

39th Street

42nd Street

44th Street

50th Street

53rd Street

55th Street

58th Street

Check back as the final guarded beaches are added. 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