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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)
- Surfing Only beaches located on Crocus/Aster, Cardinal/Sweetbriar: Myrtle/Primrose, Rambler/Orchid
- Surfing only beach Hollywood/Topeka 10:00am-12:00 pm only
- 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.
- 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.
