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Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol
Lifeguards Duty Hours
Mon - Sun
10:00 - 17:30
Offseason Hours
All Days
Closed
The WCBP strongly advises all bathers to swim at lifeguard protected beaches and only during the hours of operation.
"No Lifeguard No Swim"
For further information, call the WCBP HQ at 609-522-3825.
2026
Lifeguard Coverage 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend
Lifeguard Coverage 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m May 30, 31 2026
Lifeguard Coverage 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m June 6, 7 2026
Lifeguard Coverage 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m June 13, 2026 until Sunday after Labor Day (last guarding Day September 13, 2026)
At 5:25 Pm on guarded days, lifeguards will signal everyone out of the water as a means of letting everyone know that the lifeguards are going off duty and they should cease all water related activities until lifeguards return to duty the following day.
Surfing Only beaches located on Crocus/Aster, Cardinal/Sweetbriar: Primrose- Rambler Rd
Surfing only beach Hollywood/Topeka 10:00am-12:00 pm only
The above lifeguard coverage weather permitting
The Wildwood Crest beach stretches approximately 2 miles from Jefferson Ave. (south) to Cresse Ave. (north).
During the busy season, the beach patrol will have approximately 27 lifeguard chairs at the water's edge.
On any given day, the beach will be protected with 54 lifeguards, 6 supervising lieutenants, and 2 medical personnel.
For more information, see BEACH INFO for information regarding safety, beach wheelchair rentals, handicapped transportation, and the Borough's beach policies and ordinances.
**Headquarters & First-Aid station located at **Rambler Rd. & Beach.
amenities
Free Entry
Playground
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
Wifi
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
Accessibility Mat
activities
Biking
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Amplified Music
No Cars on Sand
No Fire Pits
No Littering
No Smoking
No Animals
hazards
Rip Currents
Strong Currents
Marine Life
Additional Information
Aquatic Risk
Caution
There is always aquatic risk. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming. Our department determines aquatic risk factors based on ocean conditions.
Stingray Activity
Unavailable
High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.