Frequently Asked Questions

Summer is officially in full swing on Long Beach Island! The streets are buzzing, local businesses are open, and beachgoers are heading to the sand in search of sun and sea. We’ve updated our most frequently asked questions about guarded beaches, public restrooms, and beach badge requirements for 2025 so you can hit the shore prepared.

🛟 Guarded Beaches & Lifeguard Hours by Town

Barnegat Light

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (through Labor Day)

• Guarded Streets: 30th, 27th, 26th, 25th, 22nd, 21st, 19th, 17th, 15th, 14th, 12th, and 10th (25th Bay Beach is guarded for young families)

• Public Restrooms: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, W 10th St at the Bay

• More Info (including information on Beach Wheels, Beach Tram, and Dog Policy)

Beach Haven

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (through Labor Day)

• Guarded Streets: 12th, Taylor, 5th, 2nd, Centre, Engleside, Pearl, Belvoir, Essex, Liberty, Kentford

• Public Restrooms: Taylor Ave Bay Beach, Centre St, Dock Rd, Marine St, Nelson Ave Playground

• Special Note about Beach Haven Beach Badges: Badges required everyday, except Wednesday, during the season
  
• Attention from BH Beach Patrol: Tents are not allowed on Beach Haven beaches, per Borough code Chapter 55-9. Only 7ft. umbrellas, with an anchor, and 4ftx4ft baby tents are allowed.

• More Info (including parking, beach taxi, beach mats, and more) and Visit the BH Beach Patrol Page

Harvey Cedars

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (through Sept. 1st)

• Guarded Streets: 86th, 83rd, 80th, 77th, 73rd, 69th, Middlesex, Atlantic, Hudson (also surfing beach), Cape May, 5417 Blvd. (Cumberland), Bergen, Bay Beach at W 75th

• Public Restrooms: Sunset Park, Borough Hall (75th St)

• More Info (including post-season schedule)

Long Beach Township

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (through Labor Day)

• Guarded Streets:

  • Loveladies: Tract 153 (Dolphin), Tract 141 (Seaview), Coast Ave, Tract 99 (Harbor North), Tract 85, Tract 53 (Harbor South)

  • North Beach: Tract 1119 (Green), Tract 1087 (Flamingo), Tract 1065 (Pump House), Track 1049, Tract 1023, Tract 1005

  • Brant Beach: 32nd Street, 36th Street, 40th Street, 44th Street, 48th Street, 52nd Street, 55th Street, 58th Street, 62nd Street, 65th Street, 68th Street, Bay Beach – 68th Street

  • Beach Haven Crest: 70th Street, 75th Street, 78th Street, 82nd Street, 86th Street, 91st Street, 96th Street, 100th Street, 104th Street, 110th Street, 114th Street

  • Spray Beach: Colorado Ave (118th), Ramp Ave (122nd), Dune Ave (127th), Pennsylvania Ave (131st), 33rd Street, 29th Street, 25th Street, 21st Street, 17th Street, 14th Street, Bay Beach – Pennsylvania Ave (131st)

  • Holgate: Osborne Ave, Marshall Ave, Susan Ave, Rosemma Ave, Scott Dr, Chatham Ave, Jacqueline Ave, Harding Ave, Washington Ave

• Note: Swim between yellow flags only; surfing between blue flags

• Public Restrooms: Holgate (at the south end parking lot of Long Beach Blvd at McKinley Ave), Bayview Park (68th Street, Brant Beach), 68th Street (Ocean Beach at Pavillion Ramp), 68th Street Pickleball Courts, Harbor South (Loveladies)

• Click for more information in LBT: Guarded Beaches, Beach Wheels, Beach Regulations, Bathroom Facilities, Beach Badges

Ship Bottom

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 6 PM (through Labor Day)

• Guarded Streets: 3rd, 7th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, Bay (exact locations may shift based on beach conditions)

• Public Restrooms: Municipal Building (17th & LBB), 10th St Boat Ramp, Bay Beach (13th–16th)

• More Info (Beach Badges) and More Info (Beach Patrol)

Surf City

• Lifeguards on duty: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (through Sept 1st)

• Guarded Streets: South 2nd Street, Division, North 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th (subject to change based on conditions)

• Public Restrooms: Behind Borough Hall (813 LBB), 16th St Bay Beach, Division St Boat Ramp

• More Info (including beach regulations, fishing, surfing, boat ramp, beach wheels, gator program, and more)

🚩 Reminders for All LBI Beaches

• Only swim when lifeguards are present! Conditions and staffing may affect availability.

• Unsure about beach rules like flags, hole digging, surfing zones, etc.? Ask the lifeguards — they’re there to help!

• Beach badges are required in all towns during the season. Read our 2025 Beach Badge Blog to learn how to get yours.

❓Need Help or Have Questions?

• For lifeguard stand locations, restrooms, beach rules, or permits, please contact the township you’re staying in directly.

• For general questions or to share a community event with us, email: info@welcometolbi.com

Here’s to a safe, sunny, and spectacular 2025 summer on LBI!
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