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Barnegat Light Beach Patrol
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Welcome to Barnegat Light and our awesome beaches! The Barnegat Light Beach Patrol provides a safe beach and swimming environment for residents and visitors by using advanced rescue, first aid and preventive lifeguarding skills along with enforcement of all beach ordinances.
BLBP Headquarters – 510 Broadway, Barnegat Light
- Captain John Schulze (609)290-5918
- 1st Lieutenant John Ross (908)752-0381
- 2nd Lieutenant Bob Selfridge
- Lieutenant Hannah Balla
- Lieutenant Christian DiAntonio
- Sergeant Mara Pecci
- Sergeant Hugh Shields
amenities
Free Parking
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Accessibility Mat
activities
Biking
Fishing
Kiteboarding
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Dogs
No E-Bikes
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Smoking
No Vehicles
hazards
High Surf
Rip Currents
Marine Life
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Barnegat Light Beach Patrol determines aquatic risk factors based on ocean conditions. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming.
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.