Ocean City, NJ Beach Info

Guarded Beaches

Ocean City beaches are fully supervised by the esteemed OCBP from the last week in June through Labor Day. Lifeguard hours are from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 5:30 pm on weekends and holidays. Swimming is permitted only on guarded beaches when lifeguards are on duty.

ABOVE 6^th ST. Seaspray Rd. Surf Rd. Waverly Blvd. (S) Atlantic Blvd. North St. Stenton Pl. St. Charles Pl.* Pennlyn Pl. Park Pl. Brighton Pl.* 5^th St. 6^th TO 23^rd ST. 7^th St. (S) 8^th St.* 9^th St.* 10^th St. 11^th St.* 12^th St.* 13^th St. 14^th St.* 15^th St. 16^th St. (S) 17^th St. 18^th St. 20^th St. 22^nd St. BELOW 23^rd ST. 24^th St. 26^th St.* 28^th St. 30^th St. 32^nd St. 34^th St.* 36^th St. 39^th St. 42^nd St. 44^th St.* 46^th St. 48^th St. 50^th St. 53^rd St. 55^th St. 57^th St.* 60^th St.

*Guarded from the Saturday before Memorial Day to the week after Labor Day, staff availability permitting. S – Surfing permitted.

Please note that the lifeguard schedule is subject to change.

Accessible Beaches

Ocean City presently offers ADA-compliant beach-access mats at Surf Road, Waverly Beach (off East Atlantic Blvd.), Stenton Place, 14^th Street, 34^th Street Beach, and 58^th Street Beach. Visit ocnj.us/handicapped-accessibility for the latest information. The Surf Chair program provides free beach-accessible wheelchair service from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Wheelchairs can be borrowed at the 46^th Street Welcome Center from 9 am to 4 pm. To make a reservation (recommended) or to learn more about this program, call (609) 554-0352. Surf chairs are also available at OCBP headquarters (1^st Street, 12^th Street, 34^th Street, and 58^th Street) for temporary use to assist individuals onto the beach.

Surf Chairs

You can find beach-accessible wheelchairs at the 46^th Street Information Center, located at 46^th Street & West Avenue next to the 46^th Street Fire House, operating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is open to individuals of all ages. Known as “Surf Chairs,” these specialized wheelchairs offer everyone the chance to enjoy the beach and ocean. Rentals are available daily or for a maximum of one week. For information or reservations, please call (609) 554-0352. Additionally, surf chairs are provided at lifeguard headquarters located at 1^st Street, 12^th Street, 34^th Street, and 58^th Street for temporary use, helping individuals access the beach comfortably.

Comfort Stations

Boardwalk restrooms are conveniently located at 1^st Street, 6^th Street, the Music Pier (between 8^th and 9^th Streets), 10^th Street, 11^th Street, and 12^th Street. Additional public restrooms can be found at City Hall, 34^th Street Playground, and 58^th Street Beach. Family restrooms are available at 1^st, 6^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Streets. All restrooms are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please note that restroom hours are subject to weather and crowd conditions. Additionally, a privately-owned bathhouse at 13^th Street and Ocean Avenue offers shower facilities and changing rooms from mid-June to Labor Day. For more information, call (609) 399-7121.