Beaches & Bays

Guarded Beaches in the Summer

Nothing spoils vacation fun more than accidents and injuries. To keep everyone safe and ensure you can continue with your Ocean City adventures without a hitch, we provide lifeguard supervision at most of our beaches. These beaches are guarded from June until Labor Day, so you can relax knowing that our lifeguards have the necessary experience to protect swimmers and water sports enthusiasts when the waters get too rough.

Enjoy a refreshing dip and don’t hesitate to test the waters at every one of our lifeguarded New Jersey beaches. Questions while you’re visiting? Ask our on-duty lifeguards for more details. The fully guarded beaches during the summer season are:

Pre- and Post-Season Guarded Beaches

Sometimes, down at the Shore, our beaches are so tempting that only swimming in-season just isn’t possible. That’s why Ocean City provides a limited number of guarded beaches during the off-season.

Prior to the end of June, and at the end of the season, a limited number of beaches are guarded. These beaches are located on the following streets:

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Visitor’s Guide

Check out the Ocean City Visitor’s Guide for updated information on Ocean City beaches, dining establishments, accommodations, activities and events.