Ocean City Lifeguards On More Beaches This Weekend

OCEAN CITY, NJ — More beaches in Ocean City will have lifeguards this weekend. The Ocean City Beach Patrol keeps a lookout from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

The OCBP will guard the following beaches starting Saturday:

• North Street
• Stenton Place
• St. Charles Place
• Brighton Place
• 5th Street
• 8th Street
• 9th Street
• 10th Street
• 11th Street
• 12th Street
• 14th Street
• 26th Street
• 30th Street
• 34th Street
• 44th Street
• 58th Street

The OCBP strongly urges people to only swim at guarded beaches. Beachgoers must stay at least 6 feet away from strangers. Mask and face coverings are recommended.

Tents and canopies won't be permitted between 1st and 10th Streets. On other beaches, their size is limited to 8 feet wide by 6 feet tall. They must be placed at the back of the beach within 10 feet of the seaward side of the dunes.

If you have any questions, please call 609-525-9200. For emergencies, call 911.

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