Swim near a lifeguard and Beach Safety Tips

Lifeguard stand at Coquina Beach Access on Bodie Island. (CHNS file photo)

Lifeguards are on duty beginning Memorial Day and will remain through Labor Day, with roving patrols on some beaches through mid-October. Never swim alone. Lifeguards and information located on lifeguard stands provide beachgoers with valuable information about current beach conditions. Lifeguards are on duty at the following Dare County locations.

Dare County’s Outer Banks Emergency Management officials urge beachgoers to beware of potential hazards and safety concerns they may encounter when they arrive on the county’s beaches. Check the NWS beach forecast before you head out at BEACH FORECAST and click the umbrella for your beach. For more information, visit

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